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It is the only place
I can say what I feel and people understand.
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I can be angry about
how I was dealt a blow by fate and the others will
not say I shouldn't feel that way
.
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I can find help on
how to handle difficult behavior problems from
others who have dealt with the same situations.
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I learn that I can
not and should not be the only one responsible for
caring for my loved one who has the disease.
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I learn where to go
for help in caring for my loved one.
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I realize it's
possible to laugh at some of the impossible, crazy
things that happen during the day.
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I learn to stop
trying to teach or reason with my loved one and
instead accept that the way she (he) sees things is
very real for her (him).
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I discovered that it
is important to have some time for myself to do the
things I want and not feel guilty
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I become aware of
how much it helps to know I'm not the only one in
the world going through this nightmare
.
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I find I can cope
better with the support and caring understanding of
the others in the support group.
