Sometimes if you’re caring for me, I might be a little cranky. It has nothing to do with you. I’m cranky that I have to have help because it’s scary not being able to always help yourself. Occasionally I get cranky because my carer does not do things the same way I do or would if I still could. I just need a few minutes to think about it to remember how much I appreciate that you are still here with me helping me to have the best life I can have. Know you are loved and appreciated, and put me in my place if you need to. I’m not that fragile. And definitely take the time you need for yourself. It gives me time to think about what it’s like without you as well as test what I can do for myself. And honestly it makes you less cranky sometimes too. You weren’t put on this earth to give up yourself for someone else. It’s just a lovely thing that you give the time you have to give. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t appreciate and love their carers.