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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is there something like Al Anon for caregivers? If there’s not, there should be!![/quote]

I'm in a local sandwich generation caregiver group. They're super common. Look at the Alzheimer's association local groups, look on Facebook, etc.

Also, hire a care coordinator for a consult, who will know both where these groups are, what resources are out there that you haven't thought of (northwest village, day programs and the like) and handle the communication jointly with you and your husband. Its worth having a professional manage the conversation.

Start here:
https://www.aginglifecare.org/ALCAWEB/ALCAWEB/Default.aspx

Also.

I adore my mom. But I can't take care of her full time. And when I've needed to do it temporarily it has made me depressed, suicidal and also wishing for her death. It is common. Understandable. Your feelings are so valid. Whoever is making you feel they aren't (whether it's internal, spouse, the patient) does not have your best interest in mind. You have the right to put your needs first.

My guess is that the therapist was trying to say something similar.
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