Alone time means different things to people. To me, as a caregiver, it means time that I can just stop for a few moments. Most caregivers never get even 30 minutes a week to themselves. People ask me all the time what I think they could do for caregivers and I tell them giving them some time alone. I remember when I used to be afraid to leave Brian but at the same time I longed to be by myself. My mother-in-law would sometimes come over and hang out at the house with Taylor and Brian so that I could just run to town for an hour by myself. Just being in the car was a treat. Then shopping by myself was great, too. Other times, I would take a 30 minute walk around the neighborhood listening to my favorite songs. I would walk and sometimes even cry and do some amazing praying, all by myself. It is critical that you have alone time for your mental health!
Jessica you are so right. When I was Glenn caregiver my alone time was just a hot shower just to relax and breath. I would pray and cry many times but God always gave me strength to keep going.
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