It feels quite strange to me at the moment as, after having been their taxi driver for the past 20 years, both Chalk boys have now passed their driving test, so I am officially redundant when it comes to child chauffeuring duties. During this last half-term we havn’t seen the younger Chalk for dust, as he has been zipping off in my car and ferrying various friends around who had done the same for him, in order to return the favour. This means that when I get in my car I am immediately assaulted by ‘Kiss FM’ playing very loudly, and he has even started to customise it with various bits and bobs. Happily there are no furry dice, yet ….

However, my services as a taxi driver are not entirely redundant as, with them needing regular medical treatments, I am kept busy taking my elderly parents to their various appointments. I am happy to do this as my mum and dad are truly wonderful people, at a combined age of 172 they show the most incredible strength, warmth and generosity, so that anything I can do to help them lead a reasonably independent life still in their own home is fine by me.

Nevertheless, it is sometimes tough and I do have an empathy for that generation of 50 somethings who are sandwiched between the demands of children and elderly parents. Sometimes you feel as though you want to say ‘Where is MY support?’ If you are in this situation it is really important that you have some ‘me’ time as otherwise the demands of family become all-consuming. If you can have some sort of outlet, perhaps an interesting hobby or regular trips out with a friend, then you will find that the family duties may not feel so burdensome. Finding time to relax is so important when you have many different commitments to juggle.

Perhaps you are feeling the burden of family, whether you are one of the ‘in-between’ generation having to care for children and elderly parents, or you simply feel bogged down by work and/or other commitments? Do contact me with a view to trying hypnotherapy, as it can really help to reduce those worries and anxieties, and leave you feeling much calmer and able to cope with all of the responsibilities in your life.

Best wishes,
Wendy x