u/TwoTheVictor

In my B-story, the MMC falls for a barista, who turns out to be homeless living in her car. That reveal will be a minor twist, so I need some clues to drop that the MC (admittedly naive) misses until he makes the discovery on their 3rd or 4th date. What issues would a person living in their car deal with? And possibly try to hide from him?

Long story short: I am taking care of someone close to me, who is recuperating from a disease that came from their abuse of alcohol.

They need a LOT of care, I'm literally waiting on them hand and foot, as well as doing the household chores.

The problem is, I'm starting to resent it: the situation, and the person. It's to the point where I'm muttering mean-spirited things under my breath, and I dread the day I start saying them aloud.

I don't want to feel this way. I'm not looking to change the situation, just my negative response to it.

I have an opportunity to go to the beach for a few days, the week after next. I just want suggestions on how to let go of feelings that are holding me back. If anyone can suggest, I don't know, breathing exercises, meditation, mantras, even aphorisms, that I can reflect on during the upcoming calm moments away from my responsibilities.

Books, fables, YouTube videos. Anything that will help me change my perspective and be a better caregiver.