Closeness with Siblings Lost After Parents ’ Deaths

Photo credit BBH Dear Carol: Since we lost both of our parents early in the year, my family is beyond caregiving, but I’d still like your thoughts. Both of my siblings live several hundred miles away from me. Before parent care, we hadn’t been exceptionally connected, but during our parents’ illnesses, we became much closer. Now, that’s all fallen apart. My siblings are professionals who needed to set aside much of their work to help with the last months of our parents’ lives and I’m very grateful for that, but lately, it’s like our closeness has disappeared. I miss their regular updates and phone calls now that the “need” to communicate regularly is over. Maybe it’s because I’m alone so much due to my COVID enforced work-from-home job, but I feel a terrible loss. Should I tell them how I feel or just let it be and learn to live with the fact that they have moved on? – HS Continue reading on Inforum for more insight into this loss of connecting that many caregivers feel after the death of a parent or parents: Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook  General caregiving or incontinence questions? We’re here to help with ASK CAROL. Egosan wants to help you live your life fully: Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. For 20% off your first order on Amazon use promo Code: 20CareGivers. ***Egosan’s PEFC certification guarantees that their products are from sustainable, m...
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