Proprietrix
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Joined: 7/15/2005 From: Ohio/West Virginia Status: offline
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I think the advice given so far has been wonderful. Indeed, find a local organization that can help out. There are home health aides, hospice, respite, many different avenues. I also wanted to say (and I hope this doesn't come across offensive, as that is definitely not my intent!)... Maybe instead of looking for this "mistress/slave" bond, you could just look for a friend? Maybe a friend who also happens to be a submissive. You could chit-chat and get to know ech other a bit online, but sans the cyber collar. Maybe up it to a few lunch dates. Maybe get together once a week. Then in time, as trust is developed and a friendship is formed, you might feel comfortable allowing that person to come over to your home. I don't have an elderly parent to care for, but I have a similar living situation in that my son still lives at home. I wouldn't want to drag a total stranger in around him. But I did take the time to exchange a few emails with a submissive. Then a few phone calls. Then a few meetings at the park. Over time I got to know him well enough that I trusted him to come in my home and around my son. And over time, my son got to know him as well. He's now not only a subbie boy, but a friend of the family. I would trust him to be alone with my son because the friendship was developed long before the D/s. Maybe instead of looking for a slave, you might start in just looking for a friend. All the D/s aside though. It is important to take care of *you*. Get that time away. Even if you can't leave the home, try to set aside time to relax in the tub. (Hook up a baby monitor if need be). Paint your toenails. Being a full-time care-giver is exhausting. Kudos to you for taking care of your father.
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IMO, IMHO, YMMV, AFAIK, to me, I see it as, from my perspective, it's been my experience, I only speak for myself, (and all other disclaimers here).
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