Every caregiver recalls moments when harsh words leapt from our mouths words we desperately wish we could reclaim Emotions often churn in our hearts like a blender on puree and for caregivers the top seems to easily fly off and create a mess Whether expressing frustration or just reaching a boiling point we can quickly find ourselves spewing our words like a firehose often destructively Arguing with an impaired loved one suffering with dementia mental illness or addiction is pointless Unleashing our vexations on family friends co-workers or medical providers only heaps more guilt and sorrow on our already bruised
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