A letter from Mar 06, 2025

Dear FutureMe, It's hit you today - how you are here taking care of the parents. You are starting to see more of their issues and inabilities - and you're feeling discouraged, like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. You didn't understand the whole scope of what living with them and caring for them would mean, and now you are getting a glimpse into that and you feel stuck. You feel like it's a lot more than you thought, wanted, expected. You're wondering if you are capable - rolls eyes - you totes know that you are! But I get it, the reality is sinking in. BREATHE, baby, BREATHE. You Got This! Even when you feel like you don't, you sooooooooooooooooo do! You're going to take it one step at a time. One issue at a time. One decision at a time. You're going to gather information. You're going to discuss. You might have to throw down the gauntlet (not literally people, crimes!) and make the decisions for them -- but that is what you are there for, after all. You have a good head on your shoulders. You're fair. You're just. You're a smart cookie. You're reliable. You're responsible. See? You sooooooooooo got this, just because you are you! You are the best kid for the job (ain't that the truth!)! Go forth and conquer, one little baby step at a time. You are a Warrior Princess! ROAR!!! Breathe - JQH