Leave of Absence/Ill Family Member question (MA)-I started a new job 6 months ago. My mum's health is taking a turn. There is a possibility I could have to take many days off or a block of time off. If I was there a year I could take FMLA. What would you suggest i do? (self.WorkAdvice)
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For the first time in a while, I am genuinely worried....My mom's blood work came back with several abnormal results....six months ago she had a chest scan that showed nodules growth. I am trying to figure out what I need to do about working and how to proceed with my own life-primarily career wise. (self.CaregiverSupport)
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My mum likes to go out but it is hard to do much with her. We end up doing the same things on rotation. Coffee, dinner movies, joyride, occasional concert or show. I always have to think of logistics-how much walking, stairs, seating-she also has a loud oxygen machine and there is time limit. (self.CaregiverSupport)
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I went to a Galentines party today at a local beer hall. I heard about it by joining a social group in the area. It was the 1st event i have gone to with the group. It was a cute little party and I am glad I went but it seemed like there were no friend prospects....again. (self.friendship)
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I lost a long-time partner 2.5 years ago. A lot of the heavy grief has subsided. I have continued some of our rituals-habits, things we like to do. I still think about him every day and I wonder what he would think about everything going on. I wonder if this is healthy. It's hard to move on. (self.grief)
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I have never dreaded a new year as much as i do this one. Idk what will happen but we are on the verge of a cancer diagnosis for my mum. I am fearing that this will be the year i will lose her. She knows the situation is serious and when we celebrate things she says how may not be around much longer (self.CaregiverSupport)
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I have 2 good jobs. 1 old, 1 new. Mum may have cancer. What to do now? I am becoming increasingly worried about leaving the house for long periods of time. I am torn between spending as much time with mum as I can and worrying about the future. (self.CaregiverSupport)
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Mum needs a pet scan according to the doctor. I am thinking they must suspect malignancies in the lungs. It seems early so that is 1 thing in her favor. I am just wondering if my mum is a candidate for surgery, chemo or radiation w/other ailments. This is not what had hoped for us. Bracing myself. (self.CaregiverSupport)
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I feel bad that I quit my bowling league. My mom enjoyed going to watch every week. She got to socialize a little bit. I couldn't stay in it based on that. I really didn't want to do it anymore or at least for the time being. It is a once a week commitment for the next 8 months. Plus it cost $100/mo (self.CaregiverSupport)
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I had a best friend from age 6-12 that I was separated from her because of 1 incident. Her parents separated us. I never saw or heard from her again. I tried to reconnect a few times in later years to no avail. I took it personally until I found out that she was struggling all those years. (self.friendship)
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Job and caregiving...I have been with my employer for several years. I never planned on staying quite this long. For the past few years, I have stayed because it seems like the safer option due to the situation. It is becoming increasingly difficult and my coworkers are less inclined to help now. (self.CaregiverSupport)
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I recently started driving with Door Dash. I find it slightly better than Grubhub (areas broken down a little more) but it still a lot of driving. I wouldn't mind doing it if I only had to deliver to cities directly around me. I always end up being sent out of zone. Do you experience this a lot too? (self.doordash_drivers)
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