Sitting in the parked car, I try not to call Mom first.
After I take care of what Mom asked me to do, my own plans get pushed back again. Haewol sees easing the caregiving load as more than a matter of will.
Scenes
- When Mom asks, my plans get pushed back again — After I take care of what Mom asked, my plans always get put off.
- Even putting off one phone call feels hard — If I don’t call Mom first, I can’t help worrying something might happen.
- When the person who does it rests, the work doesn’t disappear — Caregiving doesn’t disappear when one person stops. You have to decide again who will take on what.
- Choose a day not to call first — Tonight, try spending the evening without calling first. Then take a separate look at what really needs a call.
- You can decide the scope of caregiving again — After taking a break once, you can look at who might share the tasks that remain.
Stories by Haewol
- Haewol
- Thinking about a new customer base wakes me before dawn.
- Even after the funeral, I’m still unsure whether to leave the group or stay.
- In the hospital waiting room, she imagines welcoming new customers.
- Even while shopping, I can't bring myself to say it.
- By the rainy window, I’m unsure whether we should manage our money together.
- Even while folding laundry, I weigh whether to go into business with someone or go it alone.
- When I’m alone in my room, I wonder if it’s okay to rest today.
- I spent the whole afternoon staring at the guarantee form.