I am one of those people who manages to seem strong, confident and capable during a crises.

[norcalgma2@sfba.social]

I am one of those people who manages to seem strong, confident and capable during a crises. Even when I'm scared to death. Now that my husband has turned another corner and is feeling healthier again I'm feeling like I can shed the pretense. I am back to being me.
I realized this morning I might even be a little cranky. Definitely overwhelmed by all of the chores that didn't go away while our focus was diverted.
Time for a reset.
No one wants to be around a cranky grandma.
So I set off to the Humboldt Botanical Garden for some floral therapy.
It worked.
I feel better equipped to be kind to myself because I'm doing the best that I can.
The garden is just starting to feel spring like and my son's memorial dogwood tree is showing buds that promise to bloom a little later.
#BloomScrolling

[staceycornelius@zeroes.ca]

@NorcalGma2 Caregiving is exhausting, no question. You have every right to be cranky and I'm glad you have the botanical gardens to help.

[carolannie@c.im]

@NorcalGma2 when all else fails! Good therapy. BTW, Portland has a weekly scream-a-thon, bring your own voice!

[norcalgma2@sfba.social]

More garden walk photos. There was a brand new rock garden that they are calling a crevice garden.
The circle labyrinth is at the top of the hill.
#BloomScrolling

[akamran@indieweb.social]

@NorcalGma2 I'm glad you're getting a little "you" time!

[norcalgma2@sfba.social]

A few more garden photos.
#BloomScrolling

[sandorspruit@mastodon.nl]

@NorcalGma2 Don’t like to say this about myself, but I am also one of those people, up to a point of course. You always deserve some “you” time to recharge, but certainly after some trying times and adventures. Botanical gardens are the best, we also have several of those around here. Glorious colors in spring, summer 💪🏻

[srfirehorseart@ohai.social]

@NorcalGma2

Well done for remembering to look after yourself again. You may be in a healthy minority, given what I've read about stats on carers.

There are circle labyrinths in a couple of parks in my area. They are deceptively simple and take a lot longer to complete than I expected.

[debc@sfba.social]

@NorcalGma2 Just breathe.🌺

[bouncinglime@spanner.works]

@NorcalGma2 I'm so glad you have a restorative place to go

but also, it's ok to not be ok 💜
take some time to feel that, too 💜

[callalily@a2mi.social]

@NorcalGma2
I like your floral therapy. I hope it helped. They sure are pretty.🌷

[carolannie@c.im]

@NorcalGma2 a really nice garden!

[phoenixserenity@beige.party]

@NorcalGma2 The lilac looking flowers look like blueblossoms; in the buckthorn family. They're quite prevalent along the Coastal regions from California to Southern Washington state 🙂

[norcalgma2@sfba.social]

@carolannie
It is a work in progress but has made amazing strides with dedicated volunteers.

[chip_unicorn@im-in.space]

@NorcalGma2 You are SO wise.

Summer has chosen an excellent companion!

[paulwermer@sfba.social]

@NorcalGma2 good for you, and nice flowers!!!!

[nilajones@zeroes.ca]

@NorcalGma2

I don't know what the big peach one is, but the pink stripey ones are Lewisia! Native to the Siskiyous

[nilajones@zeroes.ca]

@NorcalGma2

White magnolia, purple ceonothus (also called wild lilac)

[fiddlesix@zeroes.ca]

@NorcalGma2

I think that many of us do the strong, confident and capable thing, and it does help get through difficult times, but i think it's good to have a little down time after, and to take care of your own self. I'm glad you got to see such lovely flowers! And I'm glad that your son's memorial dogwood is close to blooming. Thank you for sharing all the photos!

[carolannie@c.im]

@NorcalGma2 Volunteers are the best