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Hello Mike. I'm new to posting in here, so hope you don't mind my jumping in.
Right off the top, it's wonderful that you are so beautifully modeling what it means to be a man. However, since your boy is only 10, it wouldn't hurt to get some professional feedback on age appropriate involvement; indicators that he could be in over his head; and ways to reduce the stress of this in his life.
A professional could also help you evaluate how much responsibility your wife is capable of taking for herself and strategies for moving things in that direction.
Secondly, as a person who has been in a caregiver role on 3 different occasions, I strongly urge you to get professional input for yourself. This forum can be an excellent pressure valve, but nothing beats talking with trained therapists who deal with all these issues daily. Even the best caregivers will and do burnout if they don't take care of themselves.
Finally, it's fantastic that your wife's parents are coming and will be on the same page as you. Hopefully, their input from a different perspective will be just the incentive she needs to at least start thinking about getting some help.
Here's hoping for the best, Thyra (Mrs Trek)
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