Thank you, Cindy, for your thoughtful and comforting words. Your message resonates deeply and reminds us that it’s okay to feel hesitant and imperfect when starting difficult conversations. Your encouragement to take one calm, honest step is truly inspiring. Best wishes to you and yours.
Aaliya, I think you nailed it: not only do I think we feel "hesitant and imperfect when starting difficult conversations," but I also believe that reaction is deeply human. It's an incredibly heavy effort that's needed to get a loved one to open up and reveal their fears, plans, wishes, and wants... all without making them feel frightfully exposed. Whoever knew being a grown-up would be filled with such tough stuff? Thank you for your kind comment.
Love this. My parents have been so resistant to talking about “help” - it’s almost mind-boggling to me. I brought in a neutral 3rd party and that was a great way to open the door. No changes yet, but the topic has been broached. 💕
YAY! Cheers to you, Kristen! One strategic and powerful move, and the door’s open. Now, you’ll sometimes feel like you’re on a choker with a leash, but easy does it. I’m so happy you’re on-the-way and had the humility to try the 3d party. When it’s not working for us going solo, we’ve gotta find another way— and you did. I’d love to know how it goes from here… feel free to DM me if/when it fits your day. Thanks for letting me know!
Cindy - Thank you for helping myself and others have these types of difficult conversations with our loved ones. How you frame aspects of here, as well as offer gentle guidelines feels gracious. Thank you for all that you do here. It certainly matters.
Thank YOU, Dr. Rice, for such a lovely, supportive comment—it’s always nice to hear from you, and I appreciate the restack as well. Many of my topics are not exactly light reading, but your endorsement helps me think I might have gotten this message close to palatable. All the best wishes to you.
Thank you, Cindy, for your thoughtful and comforting words. Your message resonates deeply and reminds us that it’s okay to feel hesitant and imperfect when starting difficult conversations. Your encouragement to take one calm, honest step is truly inspiring. Best wishes to you and yours.
Aaliya, I think you nailed it: not only do I think we feel "hesitant and imperfect when starting difficult conversations," but I also believe that reaction is deeply human. It's an incredibly heavy effort that's needed to get a loved one to open up and reveal their fears, plans, wishes, and wants... all without making them feel frightfully exposed. Whoever knew being a grown-up would be filled with such tough stuff? Thank you for your kind comment.
Love this. My parents have been so resistant to talking about “help” - it’s almost mind-boggling to me. I brought in a neutral 3rd party and that was a great way to open the door. No changes yet, but the topic has been broached. 💕
YAY! Cheers to you, Kristen! One strategic and powerful move, and the door’s open. Now, you’ll sometimes feel like you’re on a choker with a leash, but easy does it. I’m so happy you’re on-the-way and had the humility to try the 3d party. When it’s not working for us going solo, we’ve gotta find another way— and you did. I’d love to know how it goes from here… feel free to DM me if/when it fits your day. Thanks for letting me know!
Great article, Cindy. I hope it's okay if I link to this in one of the Carer Mentor anthologies for others to find. The scripts are good.
I'd be honored, Victoria. Thanks so much!
Cindy - Thank you for helping myself and others have these types of difficult conversations with our loved ones. How you frame aspects of here, as well as offer gentle guidelines feels gracious. Thank you for all that you do here. It certainly matters.
Thank YOU, Dr. Rice, for such a lovely, supportive comment—it’s always nice to hear from you, and I appreciate the restack as well. Many of my topics are not exactly light reading, but your endorsement helps me think I might have gotten this message close to palatable. All the best wishes to you.