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So sorry that you aren't getting any appreciation demonstrated from family members for what you do. It's a real shame too. It wouldn't take much, but, I suppose they are either too dense to realize why as humans we need and thrive on words of support or they are just not willing to give it for some selfish reason. Maybe, there are family dynamics at work that make them act this way. Can you just shake it off?

Can you get some validation from other sources? I know that prayer and online sites help me. I also find that I get support from NON family members It's amazing that none of my cousins family members on her dad's side have said one word about everything that I do for her. Not one word in 3 years! Not one inquiry about her either! I try to just let it go. I do get comments from doctors, nurses, and the staff at the MC unit about how great it is that she has so much love and support from her cousin. Everyone initially thinks she's my mom. They say they've never had a cousin be a caregiver. Hmmm....

Just know that you are loved and appreciated and that the family members who do not honor that, can't take that away from you.
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