What to do when care taker needs a break?
I’m curious if anyone has any advice for this particular quandary: I really want to take my mom on a mother-daughter trip, but the issue is, she’s my dad’s main care taker, and I’m care taker #2 when she needs to go shopping, meet up with loved ones, run errands, etc. My dad relies on us both, and he gets really anxious when my mom isn’t around, even for a short amount of time. I recently took a trip to Italy for a family wedding, and my mom really wanted to go (her father is from the old country). Sadly, she had to pass because she couldn’t leave my dad alone, which, understandable. The thing is, my dad doesn’t feel comfortable with anyone else around, and my mom is grieving the idea that she’ll never be able to travel with me. I’m trying to comfort her, saying “We’ll do it! We’ll find a way!” But I’m also realistic and know she’s feeling this way because it’s somewhat true. Has anyone experienced this, and if so, how did you navigate this challenge?