We all have those family members who just aren’t showing up or who act like the diagnosis doesn’t exist!
What do you do? Should you be angry, talk about them, give them the cold shoulder, or allow them to come around when they can? We all handle things differently, but one thing I’m trying to teach everyone (myself included) is that love covers so much. Lead with love.
Give them time. Be patient. Give them educational materials. Listen to them. And if all else fails 👉🏾CONTINUE TO DO THE WORK!
Our LOs need us, and fighting and trying to make someone accept what they aren’t ready to see YET diminishes the work.
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Whew. This is a tough one. One of the last things our LO wants is for their independence to be taken away from them.
As always, please use the strategies that work best in YOUR home. These are suggestions. You may have to go through a few to find what works best.
1. Talk with your LO and be compassionate and empathetic.
2. Get assistance from a medical professional.
3. Suggest alternatives like driving them, public transportation, or rideshare.
4. If there is resistance, remove the vehicle or replace it with keys that are fake or don’t work with that vehicle.
What have you done in this scenario?