Much of the heartache I've endured as a caregiver results from my unwillingness to accept things as they are Fighting to change things I remain powerless to change has only made it harder for me and sadly others A friend once told me that acceptance doesn't mean agreement I may not like what I carry or witness but I can accept that it is what it is and be calmer while enduring it That's not defeatist just realistic My wife helped teach me this when she lost both of her legs She didn't like being a double-amputee but it became [... more]