And if, like me, you sometimes mess up and find yourself out in a parking lot overcome with anxiety, please be kind to yourself. We are only human, and we all make mistakes. Take a few deep breaths. Feel your body again. In caring for someone who is confused, we face our deepest fears. This can prove emotionally draining and physically exhausting. It is a time for mercy. Cultivating forgiveness and acceptance of ourselves is what allows us to extend the same to others.
