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[quote=Anonymous]OP here - can't believe that this thread is still around!  I wrote this post last June in the midst of moving my mother from our family home of 55 years to independent living. It was a stressful time and I was feeling pretty overwhelmed.   I was also reflecting on the marathon itself because my caregiving reality is so much more than I ever expected.   I always imagined end of life as a hospice situation, or a year or two caring for a feeble surviving parent as my parents cared for my grandparents.    But I'm learning that 10, 15, 20 years of support and care is not at all atypical.    And while I'm so glad that I have had this time with my parents, and my husbands parents, and my husbands stepfather... I realize that even with the best of care and planning you need your family to support you too.  My husband and I believe this is part of our life's purpose and we are in it for the long haul but wow - it's tough and sad sometimes.   My post was a reflection and opportunity to vent more than anything.   And to my fellow marathoners it was great to hear from you - you are good people and we are definitely not alone!  [/quote]

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