Tell us about yourself:
I am a mother, partner, and social worker. I lived in DC for 56 years and now live in rural eastern Oregon, known as the high desert Oregon Outback. I provide psychotherapy in a primary care clinic. I knit, crochet, and garden. I worship in a progressive Episcopal parish in a sea of otherwise evangelical Christians. I am bisexual, and do workshops on LGBTQ lives and ways of being.
Area of knowledge and what I know well:
psychotherapy, caregiving, social service systems and how to be an advocate within them, LGBTQ mental health, psychosocial aspects of physical challenges.
Bio
Social worker living in eastern Oregon. I provide psychotherapy in a primary care clinic. I'm bisexual, and do LGBTQ workshops. Very knowledgeable in Caregiving – come find me there!
Certificates/Awards
Master of Social Work 1988
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Dear Sara, You have been through so much. I honestly do not know how you've lasted so long. I think you've done everything you can to take care of her, put up with her and your siblings, and survive in heart mind and body.    It's time for you to beg...
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I've just survived living near the largest wildfire in the USA as of now, and out of necessity I've packed a "GO" bag, as in, the absolute essentials needed if i have to evacuate the fire. I was thinking about how handy having a GO bag is under many ...
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It is clearly not your fault, Sara, and I'm sorry you had your hopes raised only to have them be dashed. Some dating folk can only be nice and seem generous on a short term basis and then their agenda shows through eventually. You are so not a loser....
JaneCares 07-26-2021 03:40 PM
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I think its for the best that you broke up with him. He sounds very self-centered,and it has little to do with you being a caregiver. I'd just let him go completely. Life's too short. You sound like a caring woman and you don't have time for games. I...
JaneCares 07-24-2021 11:17 AM
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She should not be on a benzo, aka, Lorazepam, as benzos are a short term solution and addictive. I'd ask her PCP, a geriatric psychiatrist, or even the pharmacist. Perhaps an antidepressant would help with confusion and therefore agitation. Ask the h...
JaneCares 05-25-2021 12:46 PM
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Dear Sara, You have been through so much. I honestly do not know how you've lasted so long. I think you've done everything you can to take care of her, put up with her and your siblings, and survive in heart mind and body.    It's time for you to beg...
JaneCares 08-02-2021 10:29 AM
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I've just survived living near the largest wildfire in the USA as of now, and out of necessity I've packed a "GO" bag, as in, the absolute essentials needed if i have to evacuate the fire. I was thinking about how handy having a GO bag is under many ...
JaneCares 07-28-2021 10:22 PM
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It is clearly not your fault, Sara, and I'm sorry you had your hopes raised only to have them be dashed. Some dating folk can only be nice and seem generous on a short term basis and then their agenda shows through eventually. You are so not a loser....
JaneCares 07-26-2021 03:40 PM
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I think its for the best that you broke up with him. He sounds very self-centered,and it has little to do with you being a caregiver. I'd just let him go completely. Life's too short. You sound like a caring woman and you don't have time for games. I...
JaneCares 07-24-2021 11:17 AM
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She should not be on a benzo, aka, Lorazepam, as benzos are a short term solution and addictive. I'd ask her PCP, a geriatric psychiatrist, or even the pharmacist. Perhaps an antidepressant would help with confusion and therefore agitation. Ask the h...
JaneCares 05-25-2021 12:46 PM
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Dear Sara, You have been through so much. I honestly do not know how you've lasted so long. I think you've done everything you can to take care of her, put up with her and your siblings, and survive in heart mind and body.    It's time for you to beg...
JaneCares 08-02-2021 10:29 AM
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I've just survived living near the largest wildfire in the USA as of now, and out of necessity I've packed a "GO" bag, as in, the absolute essentials needed if i have to evacuate the fire. I was thinking about how handy having a GO bag is under many ...
JaneCares 07-28-2021 10:22 PM
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It is clearly not your fault, Sara, and I'm sorry you had your hopes raised only to have them be dashed. Some dating folk can only be nice and seem generous on a short term basis and then their agenda shows through eventually. You are so not a loser....
JaneCares 07-26-2021 03:40 PM
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I think its for the best that you broke up with him. He sounds very self-centered,and it has little to do with you being a caregiver. I'd just let him go completely. Life's too short. You sound like a caring woman and you don't have time for games. I...
JaneCares 07-24-2021 11:17 AM
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She should not be on a benzo, aka, Lorazepam, as benzos are a short term solution and addictive. I'd ask her PCP, a geriatric psychiatrist, or even the pharmacist. Perhaps an antidepressant would help with confusion and therefore agitation. Ask the h...
JaneCares 05-25-2021 12:46 PM
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