My name is Sun (pseudonym) and together with my sisters, I care for my intellectually disabled brother. Regardless of whether you are a caregiver, here are three life lessons from me to you.
Lesson #1
We need to understand that some things are beyond our control. There is no need to feel guilty if you are unable to help someone. If you constantly feel guilty or take things to heart, your mental health will suffer and you will be very unhappy. Know your limits and care for others within your own ability. As long as your heart is in the right place, that is enough.
Lesson #2
When you want to help others, you must first help yourself. You must love yourself more and care for yourself more. Only then will you have a better ability to care for and help others.
Lesson #3
We are humans. We will never know what will happen in the future. We can never escape reality for long. In the end, we must face it. Whatever comes, know that you have the ability to solve it. Know that there are people around you (people you've met and people you've yet to meet) who will be there for you. Don't overthink things and take things one day at a time. It is easier said than done but we have to try.
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