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The comments from readers about last week’s blog highlight the ups and downs of being the consummate caregiver to children, parents, spouse. Sometimes we neglect ourselves in the process. I recently experienced that first-hand as I tried to care for my recuperating husband while coping with four broken ribs – resulting from a fall while playing baseball with my grandson! Trying to do both at the same time, I’m not sure I did either one very well. It’s not easy to let go of the desire to take care of … Continue reading

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