Caregiver

By Jose Tongol, MD, Jun 1, 2021

Not an easy task
A difficult dilemma to grasp
A horrifying experience
Overwhelmed by this encounter
Caregiver
 
My wife is stricken by cancer
Not prepared for this
I’m willing to overcome this
Thought I knew what to expect
Caregiver
 
Emotional impacts are unreal
Dealing with physical deformities after surgery
The healing period is long lasting
The anticipation of what’s next
Caregiver
 
I’m used to giving chemotherapy
I never expected the real side effects
From vomiting, nausea and depression
From genuine pain and excessive fatigue
Caregiver
 
Some days I just cried
Felt better when I do
I prayed this dilemma will soon be over
I’m not used to her that sick
Caregiver
 
I counseled her with her pain
I encouraged her to eat better
I tried to be with her all the time
I felt the burden of being a.....
Caregiver
 
It’s worst when you knew more
I wrote my experience to help others
I’m a better person
I’m a better physician
I’m a fairly good caregiver