{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"And the Critics Say ...","description":"In an emotional phone call, a friend shared the recent criticism while struggling to care for her husband. Already reeling from significant heartache resulting from her husband\u2019s condition, the scolding rocked her.  \u201cYou should\u2019ve done _______. All too many spectators of caregivers often feel empowered to offer \u201cadvice\u201d to those shouldering the challenges of caregiving. Sometimes non-caregivers bypass advice and go straight to criticizing. I suppose it saves time. As a rule, the best opinions to heed usually come from those possessing training and education relating to the impairment of your loved one. Thirty-five years as a caregiver has taught me an additional rule:  the best counsel regarding your journey as a caregiver often comes from those with credible experience.  There remains no shortage of opinions from those not doing the work. Those criticisms, if allowed, can wound the soul of a caregiver struggling to do her best. When tempted to allow critics to assess your value as a caregiver by job performance, be fair and look at your attendance record. You keep showing up to care. Critics only show up to judge. ____________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening to our podcast. Help us do more at www.hopeforthecaregiver.com\/giving    ","author_name":"Hope for the Caregiver","author_url":"http:\/\/www.peterrosenberger.com","html":"