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(00:02):
It's spring 1989, CarmenRodriguez, Mary Peters and Jax
the parrot have just finishedbreakfast.
Martha, who has repeated herselfcontinuously all morning ask
Carmen for a cup of tea beforegetting dressed.
Martha, you just had a cup oftea.
I will help you get dressed andpour you another cup.
(00:24):
Pretty bird, pretty bird.
Jax is squaking again and Carmenreminds him that she knows he's
a pretty bird.
Carmen is slow rushing theirmorning along because It is the
day that she has decided toclean up the mess that Tony left
in the basement and report hisdisappearance to authorities.
The phone rings and when Carmenanswers her heart skips a beat
(00:45):
as an operator says, it's TonyRodriguez calling collect from a
correctional facility.
With her hand trembling, sheaccepts the call.
and braces herself for theconversation that is about to
unfold.
FromNancebeB.This is take careof time, the tales and exhales
of caregivers.
(01:07):
Um, uh, uh Caregivers are theunsung heroes of our society.
(01:39):
Selflessly dedicating themselvesto the wellbeing and comfort of
their loved ones or clients.
Their compassion, resilience andI'm wavering commitment, embody
the true essence of caregiving.
Shining a light of hope andsupport in the darkest of times.
But what happens when acaregiver is sidetracked or
misplaced by loyalty?
(01:59):
Our story continues.
Hello.
It's me, Tony, Carmen, Carmen,just me.
Tony.
Can you hear me?
I need your help.
Carmen breath catches in herthroat at the sound of Tony's
voice.
Uh, turmoil of emotion squerlingwithin her relief and then
anger.
(02:20):
Tony, where are you?
What's going on?
I'm in jail, Carmen.
I messed up bad.
Carmen's heart sinks as Tony'swords, sink in.
The weight of the situationbearing down on her shoulders,
like a heavy burden.
Tony what happened?
Tony.
Are you here?
(02:40):
Can you hear me?
Why are you in jail?
It's a long story, Carmen.
I got mixed up with Eddie andhis friends and made some bad
decisions.
I need your help.
I need you to get me out ofhere.
Carmen's mind races as shestruggles to process the
enormity of Tony's confession.
Grappling with a flood ofconflicting emotions.
(03:01):
Tony.
I don't know.
I just don't know what to say.
Carmen, please.
You're the only one that I canturn to.
I need you.
Carmen, please.
I owe Eddie a lot of money and Ineed to get out of here before
something happens.
I have some money hidden in myroom, in the basement, and I
need you to take it to Eddie bynoon.
(03:22):
Carmen's heart aches as thedesperation in Tony's voice.
Torn between her loyalty to hercousin and her duty to Martha
and her family.
Tony I'm at work.
I can't leave Martha.
It will be quick.
Just get the money, drop it offand come right back.
Martha will be fine for a coupleof hours.
(03:42):
Please Carmen, please.
As Carmen hangs with the phone,her mind races with uncertainty
and apprehension, Knowing thedecisions that she makes in the
moments to come will shape thecourse of events for everyone
involved.
Carmen, tells Martha that sheneeds to run to the store for a
quick Erin.
And that she'll be right back.
(04:04):
Martha nods, absentmindedly.
Her attention is consumed by thecoups and the coaxes of Jax who
is perched in his.
cage nearby.
Unaware of Carmen's trueintentions.
Martha watches, this karmarushes out the door.
The furrow of concern, creasesher brow as she wonders what
could be so urgent.
(04:24):
With a resigned sign marthaturns her attention back to Jax,
her fingers, absent mindedlytracing the outline of his
colorful feathers as she losesherself in thought.
Meanwhile, as Carmen makes herway to meet Eddie and deliver
the money a sense of uneasegnaws at her insides, a nagging
voice of doubt, whispering inthe back of her mind.
(04:46):
But as she pushes the doubtsaside, her determination to help
Tony overriding her misgivingsas she presses forward with her
mission.
Back at Martha's house, theminutes, tick by and Carmen
fails to return.
Jack's grows, restless.
his keen senses, picking up onthe undercurrent of tension in
the air.
(05:07):
Tadah! With a sudden burst ofenergy.
He flips his wings and squatsloudly.
His piercing cries, echoingthrough the silent house.
Uh, starltled by the commotion.
Martha opens the cage door soshe can soothe Jax.
(05:29):
And Jack's fleas, his cageflying directly out of the
window.
Panic rising within her.
Martha rushes Should the door,her mind consumed by a single
thought.
Finding Jackson bringing himback home where he belongs..
Unaware of the danger lurkingbeyond the safety of her home.
Martha steps out on thesidewalk, her body clad only in
pajama shorts and a bra.
(05:49):
Her bare feet, padding softlyagainst the pavement.
As she calls out for Jax Jax jaxcome back, Jax as Martha wanders
further and further from homeher.
Mind clouded by confusion andfear.
Her only focus.
Is that a finding her belovedJax.
(06:09):
Carmen arrives at herdestination.
That she and Eddie agreed uponas Carmen nervously hands over
the money to Eddie.
Her heart pounds and her chest.
The weight of her actionsbearing down on her, like a
heavy burden.
But her anxiety only intensifieswhen Eddie's expression darkens,
his eyes narrowing as he countsbills with practice.
(06:31):
This isn't all here.
Carmen.
Where's the rest of it.
Carmen stomach churns withdread, as she realizes that her
worst fears have been realized.
Tony, you didn't tell her howmuch she owed Eddie just at the
money was hidden in a bag in hisroom, in the basement.
She assumed this was all owed.
Panic grips her heart.
As she struggles.
(06:51):
to find the right words, toappease him, her mind racing
with a flurry of excuses.
And explanations.
The money is not all here.
Eddie, please.
I.
I gave you what was there?
I swear.
I don't know what happened tothe rest of it, but Eddie steely
gaze betrays, no hint ofsympathy or understanding his
lips curling into a sneer ofcontempt as he sizes her up with
(07:15):
a look of disdain.
You expect me to believe thatCarmen.
You and Tony think I'm stupid.
You know what happens to peoplewhen they try to cheat me don't
you.
Carmen's blood runs cold atEddie's ominous is words.
The threat implicit in his tone,sending a shiver down her spine.
She knows that she's in deeptrouble now.
(07:37):
Caught the well of deceit,Tony's deceit.
Desperate to salvage thesituation.
Carmen, pleads with Eddie, hervoice trembling with fear and
desperation, as she tries toreason with him.
Eddie, please.
Tony said to bring you the bag Ididn't know how much money was
in the bag.
You go tell Tony that if hedoesn't have my money, By
(07:58):
tonight, he's a dead man.
Eddie walks off as Carmen isstill trying to reason with him.
As Carmen recoils in horror sherealizes with a sinking feeling
that she's trapped in a mess ofher own making.
She should never have boughtTonia ticket to New York.
All of this is his fault.
Back on Martha street.
She is still wandering, lookingfor Jax she fails to notice the
(08:22):
concerned eyes of her neighborswatching her from across the
street.
With each step, her confusiondeepens her desperate calls for
Jax echoing through the quietair.
Suddenly a voice breaks throughthe haze of Martha's thoughts.
A voice tinge with concern andalarm.
As her neighbor approaches herwith a furrowed brow and a look
(08:44):
of disbelief.
Martha, what are you doing outhere?
Were your clothes.
Where are your shoes?
Are you okay?
Jax.
Jax.
She blinks in confusion.
Struggling to find her voice.
As she grapples with the floodof emotions swirling within her.
Um, I'm looking for Jax he gotout of his cage.
(09:07):
I need to find him.
He's my bird.
He's my bird Jax the concern inher neighbor's eyes deepens.
As they take in, her disheveledlook.
And the distress evident in hervoice.
with a gentle hand on Martha'sarm.
Let's get you inside Martha.
Jax.
Martha, we'll help you findjacks.
I promise.
(09:28):
But first let's get you insideand warmed up.
You shouldn't be out here likethis.
Come on.
Let's get you home.
As Martha allows herself to beguided back towards her house,
by her caring neighbor a senseof relief washes over her like a
wave.
The knowledge that she's notalone in her struggle.
Offering a glimmer of hope inthe darkness.
(09:49):
And as she steps back into thewarmth and safety of her home,
Martha knows that she's one stepcloser to finding Jax and
bringing him back where hebelongs.
Martha, sit down, please.
Your feet.
They're bleeding.
We need to take care of thatright away.
I'm going to call your daughter.
Okay.
She needs to know what's goingon.
(10:09):
My daughter.
Yes, yes, please.
She needs to know, she needs toknow about Jax as Martha's
neighbor listens to mary'surgent instructions to call 9 1
1.
A sense of urgency, grips orheart like a vice with trembling
hands she punches in the numberson the phone, her voice shaking,
as she speaks to the operator onthe other end.
(10:31):
Hello.
We need help.
It's my neighbor, Martha she'sin bad shape.
She's bleeding from her feet andshe's confused.
Yes.
Yes.
I'll stay on the line.
As operator assures Martha'sneighbor, that help is on the
way she looks around Martha'sliving room and wonders.
Where does Carmen the caregiver?
She wonders if Carmen is outlooking for Jax.
(10:52):
Martha help is coming.
They're sending an ambulance,just hold on Martha.
You're going to be okay.
Martha nods weakly her eyesclouded with pain and confusion
as she clings to her neighbor'sreassuring presence.
And as they wait together, theyhear the sound of sirens in the
distance.
Martha's neighbor offers asilent prayers for her swift
(11:13):
recovery, knowing that the roadahead would be fraught with
challenges, but determined tostand by her side, every step of
the way.
The neighbor hears sirens in thedistance and also decides to try
Carmen's phone after all Carmentold her to call, if she ever
needed anything.
Just as Carmen is preparing tocome clean about what she knows
(11:33):
about Tony's activities.
She received a frantic phonecall from the neighbor.
They inform her that the policeand EMT are on the way to
Martha's house.
Panicked and caught off guard.
Carmen rushes back to Marthastreet.
She stops cold when she turns acorner and finds law enforcement
officers coming through thepremises.
Including the basement where thedrugs are hidden.
(11:55):
It becomes clear to Carmen thatsomeone has already discovered
the drugs.
Likely.
The police.
Uh, Carmen is afraid of comingforward.
She retraces her steps she lookson from down the block and waits
on the corner.
As she sees Mary drive up in ahurry and run from her car up to
the sidewalk, to her mother'shouse only to be stopped by the
(12:16):
police.
Carmen's eyes began to water andshe wipes a tear from her cheek.
Wondering how she is going toexplain this to a judge.
More of Martha's neighborsarrive, adding to the chaos and
confusion.
With tensions running high andquestion squirreling carmen
realizes that her plans to cleanup the drugs and report.
Tony missing have been derailed.
(12:38):
In the midst of the unfoldingcrisis, Carmen was now navigate
the repercussions of Tony'sillegal activities and her own
involvement in these activities.
With law enforcement on thescene and Martha heading to the
hospital.
Carmen now faces an uphillbattle to explain to the Martha
Peter's family, what happenedand her involvement in it.
(12:58):
Carmen knows.
She's probably going to end upin jail.
Martha is discharged from thehospital two days later, her
body may be on the mend but theordeal, she and her family have
endured leaves lasting scars.
Mary insisted that her mothercome home with her and she
wouldn't take no for an answerthis time.
The discovery of drugs and thebasement coupled with Carmen's
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mysterious absence and Tony'sincarceration cast a dark shadow
over the once peaceful home.
In the aftermath of theharrowing events.
Mary is left grappling with amultitude of emotions.
Anger betrayal, profoundsadness.
And the realization that hertrust has been shattered.
And as she reflects on thenightmare.
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That has unfolded.
She can't help with wonder.
Could this have been prevented.
The cautionary tale of Martha'sordeal serves as a stark
reminder of the importance ofhiring the right caregivers.
And their quest to provide thebest possible care for their
loved ones family's mustexercise, diligence and
caution., thoroughly vetting,potential caregivers and
(14:02):
conducting background checks toensure their trustworthiness and
reliability.
But beyond mere credentials andqualifications.
It's essential to look forcaregivers who possess qualities
of compassion.
Empathy.
Integrity.
Individuals who will treat yourloved ones.
With the dignity and respectthey deserve.
(14:24):
As Martha and her familyembarked on a long road to
healing.
They were determined to turntheir ordeal into an opportunity
for growth and transformation.
Through education, advocacy andcommunity support.
They strive to raise awarenessabout the importance of
responsible caregiving.
And the devastating consequencesof placing blind trust in the
(14:45):
wrong hands.
And as they navigate thechallenges that lie ahead.
They take solace in theknowledge that their
experiences.
Have not been in vain that bysharing their story, they can
help others avoid the samepitfalls.
And pitfalls that have fallenthem.
For Martha and her family, theirjourney is far from over, but
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with courage and resilience andthe support of the community.
They know that they can overcomeeven the darkest of times.
Oh, and Jack's did return homeand was reunited with Martha
where he served as her loyalcompanion until her death in
1994.
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(15:26):
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dramatize details.
While in most cases, the exactverbatim dialogue may not be
known.
I'll dramatizations are groundedin research.
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Um, uh, uh
It's spring 1989, CarmenRodriguez, Mary Peters and Jax
the parrot have just finishedbreakfast.
Martha, who has repeated herselfcontinuously all morning ask
Carmen for a cup of tea beforegetting dressed.
Martha, you just had a cup oftea.
I will help you get dressed andpour you another cup.
(00:24):
Pretty bird, pretty bird.
Jax is squaking again and Carmenreminds him that she knows he's
a pretty bird.
Carmen is slow rushing theirmorning along because It is the
day that she has decided toclean up the mess that Tony left
in the basement and report hisdisappearance to authorities.
The phone rings and when Carmenanswers her heart skips a beat
(00:45):
as an operator says, it's TonyRodriguez calling collect from a
correctional facility.
With her hand trembling, sheaccepts the call.
and braces herself for theconversation that is about to
unfold.
FromNancebeB.This is take careof time, the tales and exhales
of caregivers.
(01:07):
Um, uh, uh Caregivers are theunsung heroes of our society.
(01:39):
Selflessly dedicating themselvesto the wellbeing and comfort of
their loved ones or clients.
Their compassion, resilience andI'm wavering commitment, embody
the true essence of caregiving.
Shining a light of hope andsupport in the darkest of times.
But what happens when acaregiver is sidetracked or
misplaced by loyalty?
(01:59):
Our story continues.
Hello.
It's me, Tony, Carmen, Carmen,just me.
Tony.
Can you hear me?
I need your help.
Carmen breath catches in herthroat at the sound of Tony's
voice.
Uh, turmoil of emotion squerlingwithin her relief and then
anger.
(02:20):
Tony, where are you?
What's going on?
I'm in jail, Carmen.
I messed up bad.
Carmen's heart sinks as Tony'swords, sink in.
The weight of the situationbearing down on her shoulders,
like a heavy burden.
Tony what happened?
Tony.
Are you here?
(02:40):
Can you hear me?
Why are you in jail?
It's a long story, Carmen.
I got mixed up with Eddie andhis friends and made some bad
decisions.
I need your help.
I need you to get me out ofhere.
Carmen's mind races as shestruggles to process the
enormity of Tony's confession.
Grappling with a flood ofconflicting emotions.
(03:01):
Tony.
I don't know.
I just don't know what to say.
Carmen, please.
You're the only one that I canturn to.
I need you.
Carmen, please.
I owe Eddie a lot of money and Ineed to get out of here before
something happens.
I have some money hidden in myroom, in the basement, and I
need you to take it to Eddie bynoon.
(03:22):
Carmen's heart aches as thedesperation in Tony's voice.
Torn between her loyalty to hercousin and her duty to Martha
and her family.
Tony I'm at work.
I can't leave Martha.
It will be quick.
Just get the money, drop it offand come right back.
Martha will be fine for a coupleof hours.
(03:42):
Please Carmen, please.
As Carmen hangs with the phone,her mind races with uncertainty
and apprehension, Knowing thedecisions that she makes in the
moments to come will shape thecourse of events for everyone
involved.
Carmen, tells Martha that sheneeds to run to the store for a
quick Erin.
And that she'll be right back.
(04:04):
Martha nods, absentmindedly.
Her attention is consumed by thecoups and the coaxes of Jax who
is perched in his.
cage nearby.
Unaware of Carmen's trueintentions.
Martha watches, this karmarushes out the door.
The furrow of concern, creasesher brow as she wonders what
could be so urgent.
(04:24):
With a resigned sign marthaturns her attention back to Jax,
her fingers, absent mindedlytracing the outline of his
colorful feathers as she losesherself in thought.
Meanwhile, as Carmen makes herway to meet Eddie and deliver
the money a sense of uneasegnaws at her insides, a nagging
voice of doubt, whispering inthe back of her mind.
(04:46):
But as she pushes the doubtsaside, her determination to help
Tony overriding her misgivingsas she presses forward with her
mission.
Back at Martha's house, theminutes, tick by and Carmen
fails to return.
Jack's grows, restless.
his keen senses, picking up onthe undercurrent of tension in
the air.
(05:07):
Tadah! With a sudden burst ofenergy.
He flips his wings and squatsloudly.
His piercing cries, echoingthrough the silent house.
Uh, starltled by the commotion.
Martha opens the cage door soshe can soothe Jax.
(05:29):
And Jack's fleas, his cageflying directly out of the
window.
Panic rising within her.
Martha rushes Should the door,her mind consumed by a single
thought.
Finding Jackson bringing himback home where he belongs..
Unaware of the danger lurkingbeyond the safety of her home.
Martha steps out on thesidewalk, her body clad only in
pajama shorts and a bra.
(05:49):
Her bare feet, padding softlyagainst the pavement.
As she calls out for Jax Jax jaxcome back, Jax as Martha wanders
further and further from homeher.
Mind clouded by confusion andfear.
Her only focus.
Is that a finding her belovedJax.
(06:09):
Carmen arrives at herdestination.
That she and Eddie agreed uponas Carmen nervously hands over
the money to Eddie.
Her heart pounds and her chest.
The weight of her actionsbearing down on her, like a
heavy burden.
But her anxiety only intensifieswhen Eddie's expression darkens,
his eyes narrowing as he countsbills with practice.
(06:31):
This isn't all here.
Carmen.
Where's the rest of it.
Carmen stomach churns withdread, as she realizes that her
worst fears have been realized.
Tony, you didn't tell her howmuch she owed Eddie just at the
money was hidden in a bag in hisroom, in the basement.
She assumed this was all owed.
Panic grips her heart.
As she struggles.
(06:51):
to find the right words, toappease him, her mind racing
with a flurry of excuses.
And explanations.
The money is not all here.
Eddie, please.
I.
I gave you what was there?
I swear.
I don't know what happened tothe rest of it, but Eddie steely
gaze betrays, no hint ofsympathy or understanding his
lips curling into a sneer ofcontempt as he sizes her up with
(07:15):
a look of disdain.
You expect me to believe thatCarmen.
You and Tony think I'm stupid.
You know what happens to peoplewhen they try to cheat me don't
you.
Carmen's blood runs cold atEddie's ominous is words.
The threat implicit in his tone,sending a shiver down her spine.
She knows that she's in deeptrouble now.
(07:37):
Caught the well of deceit,Tony's deceit.
Desperate to salvage thesituation.
Carmen, pleads with Eddie, hervoice trembling with fear and
desperation, as she tries toreason with him.
Eddie, please.
Tony said to bring you the bag Ididn't know how much money was
in the bag.
You go tell Tony that if hedoesn't have my money, By
(07:58):
tonight, he's a dead man.
Eddie walks off as Carmen isstill trying to reason with him.
As Carmen recoils in horror sherealizes with a sinking feeling
that she's trapped in a mess ofher own making.
She should never have boughtTonia ticket to New York.
All of this is his fault.
Back on Martha street.
She is still wandering, lookingfor Jax she fails to notice the
(08:22):
concerned eyes of her neighborswatching her from across the
street.
With each step, her confusiondeepens her desperate calls for
Jax echoing through the quietair.
Suddenly a voice breaks throughthe haze of Martha's thoughts.
A voice tinge with concern andalarm.
As her neighbor approaches herwith a furrowed brow and a look
(08:44):
of disbelief.
Martha, what are you doing outhere?
Were your clothes.
Where are your shoes?
Are you okay?
Jax.
Jax.
She blinks in confusion.
Struggling to find her voice.
As she grapples with the floodof emotions swirling within her.
Um, I'm looking for Jax he gotout of his cage.
(09:07):
I need to find him.
He's my bird.
He's my bird Jax the concern inher neighbor's eyes deepens.
As they take in, her disheveledlook.
And the distress evident in hervoice.
with a gentle hand on Martha'sarm.
Let's get you inside Martha.
Jax.
Martha, we'll help you findjacks.
I promise.
(09:28):
But first let's get you insideand warmed up.
You shouldn't be out here likethis.
Come on.
Let's get you home.
As Martha allows herself to beguided back towards her house,
by her caring neighbor a senseof relief washes over her like a
wave.
The knowledge that she's notalone in her struggle.
Offering a glimmer of hope inthe darkness.
(09:49):
And as she steps back into thewarmth and safety of her home,
Martha knows that she's one stepcloser to finding Jax and
bringing him back where hebelongs.
Martha, sit down, please.
Your feet.
They're bleeding.
We need to take care of thatright away.
I'm going to call your daughter.
Okay.
She needs to know what's goingon.
(10:09):
My daughter.
Yes, yes, please.
She needs to know, she needs toknow about Jax as Martha's
neighbor listens to mary'surgent instructions to call 9 1
1.
A sense of urgency, grips orheart like a vice with trembling
hands she punches in the numberson the phone, her voice shaking,
as she speaks to the operator onthe other end.
(10:31):
Hello.
We need help.
It's my neighbor, Martha she'sin bad shape.
She's bleeding from her feet andshe's confused.
Yes.
Yes.
I'll stay on the line.
As operator assures Martha'sneighbor, that help is on the
way she looks around Martha'sliving room and wonders.
Where does Carmen the caregiver?
She wonders if Carmen is outlooking for Jax.
(10:52):
Martha help is coming.
They're sending an ambulance,just hold on Martha.
You're going to be okay.
Martha nods weakly her eyesclouded with pain and confusion
as she clings to her neighbor'sreassuring presence.
And as they wait together, theyhear the sound of sirens in the
distance.
Martha's neighbor offers asilent prayers for her swift
(11:13):
recovery, knowing that the roadahead would be fraught with
challenges, but determined tostand by her side, every step of
the way.
The neighbor hears sirens in thedistance and also decides to try
Carmen's phone after all Carmentold her to call, if she ever
needed anything.
Just as Carmen is preparing tocome clean about what she knows
(11:33):
about Tony's activities.
She received a frantic phonecall from the neighbor.
They inform her that the policeand EMT are on the way to
Martha's house.
Panicked and caught off guard.
Carmen rushes back to Marthastreet.
She stops cold when she turns acorner and finds law enforcement
officers coming through thepremises.
Including the basement where thedrugs are hidden.
(11:55):
It becomes clear to Carmen thatsomeone has already discovered
the drugs.
Likely.
The police.
Uh, Carmen is afraid of comingforward.
She retraces her steps she lookson from down the block and waits
on the corner.
As she sees Mary drive up in ahurry and run from her car up to
the sidewalk, to her mother'shouse only to be stopped by the
(12:16):
police.
Carmen's eyes began to water andshe wipes a tear from her cheek.
Wondering how she is going toexplain this to a judge.
More of Martha's neighborsarrive, adding to the chaos and
confusion.
With tensions running high andquestion squirreling carmen
realizes that her plans to cleanup the drugs and report.
Tony missing have been derailed.
(12:38):
In the midst of the unfoldingcrisis, Carmen was now navigate
the repercussions of Tony'sillegal activities and her own
involvement in these activities.
With law enforcement on thescene and Martha heading to the
hospital.
Carmen now faces an uphillbattle to explain to the Martha
Peter's family, what happenedand her involvement in it.
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Carmen knows.
She's probably going to end upin jail.
Martha is discharged from thehospital two days later, her
body may be on the mend but theordeal, she and her family have
endured leaves lasting scars.
Mary insisted that her mothercome home with her and she
wouldn't take no for an answerthis time.
The discovery of drugs and thebasement coupled with Carmen's
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mysterious absence and Tony'sincarceration cast a dark shadow
over the once peaceful home.
In the aftermath of theharrowing events.
Mary is left grappling with amultitude of emotions.
Anger betrayal, profoundsadness.
And the realization that hertrust has been shattered.
And as she reflects on thenightmare.
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That has unfolded.
She can't help with wonder.
Could this have been prevented.
The cautionary tale of Martha'sordeal serves as a stark
reminder of the importance ofhiring the right caregivers.
And their quest to provide thebest possible care for their
loved ones family's mustexercise, diligence and
caution., thoroughly vetting,potential caregivers and
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conducting background checks toensure their trustworthiness and
reliability.
But beyond mere credentials andqualifications.
It's essential to look forcaregivers who possess qualities
of compassion.
Empathy.
Integrity.
Individuals who will treat yourloved ones.
With the dignity and respectthey deserve.
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As Martha and her familyembarked on a long road to
healing.
They were determined to turntheir ordeal into an opportunity
for growth and transformation.
Through education, advocacy andcommunity support.
They strive to raise awarenessabout the importance of
responsible caregiving.
And the devastating consequencesof placing blind trust in the
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wrong hands.
And as they navigate thechallenges that lie ahead.
They take solace in theknowledge that their
experiences.
Have not been in vain that bysharing their story, they can
help others avoid the samepitfalls.
And pitfalls that have fallenthem.
For Martha and her family, theirjourney is far from over, but
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with courage and resilience andthe support of the community.
They know that they can overcomeeven the darkest of times.
Oh, and Jack's did return homeand was reunited with Martha
where he served as her loyalcompanion until her death in
1994.
If you would like moreinformation about the symptoms
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of Alzheimer's.
We recommend the Alzheimer'sassociation@aolz.org, Where you
can learn about the variousstages of Alzheimer's.
Please note that this episodefeatures reenactments and
dramatize details.
While in most cases, the exactverbatim dialogue may not be
known.
I'll dramatizations are groundedin research.
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To respect the privacy andconfidentiality of individuals
involved names and someidentifying details have been
changed.
Do you have an interestingcaregiver story that you would
like to have told, please emailus@podcastattakeyourtime.com.
We would love to hear from you.
Introducing take care of time.
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A sanctuary of self care forcaregivers in need of a
well-deserved break.
Each bimonthly box is carefullycurated to provide a moment of
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needs of those who dedicatetheir lives to caring for others
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boxes, offer sanctuary andtranquility a gentle reminder to
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prioritize your own wellbeing.
Amidst the demands ofcaregiving.
So take a moment to breathe, tounwind and recharge because you
deserve it.
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