A lot of people think carers are saints, they don’t think of them as human beings. But they are real people who absolutely do suffer from isolation, stress and burnout.
Carers never stop looking after their loved one. They let themselves go, they don’t do anything for themselves because they don’t have time.
When they go to bed at night they lie awake worrying. As a carer, it is very important to try to look after yourself and stay connected.
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