Maintain Your Joy as a Caregiver - HOW CAREGIVING CAN AFFECT YOUR JOY

 If caregivers lose their joy, they could easily tire out. (Proverbs 24:10) And when they are tired, they may become less kind and helpful than they want to be. What challenged can cause caregivers to lose their joy?

Caregivers may experience burnout. A sister named Leah says: "Caregiving is emotionally draining even on a good day. At the end of the day, I often feel that I have nothing left to give. Sometimes I don't even have the emotional energy to respond to a text message." Others find it difficult to get enough rest or to take a much-needed break. A sister named Ines says: "I struggle to get enough sleep. At night, I often wake up every two hours to care for my mother-in-law. And my husband and I have not been able to take a vacation in years." Some caregivers have to decline social invitations and even theocratic assignments because their loved one needs full-time care. As a result, they may feel lonely and trapped by their circumstances. 

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