How many times have you heard this from your elderly parent? “I’m Fine, don’t worry about me” In our busy lives it is easy to just take that at face value but have you ever questioned this further? Often our lonely parent’s don’t want to be a burden but next time they say this to you, think what else they could be saying... 💬 “I don’t want to feel like I’m in the way.” 💬 “I worry about being alone, but I don’t want to trouble you.” 💬 “I just want to feel needed and included. 💬 “I don’t want to add stress to your busy life.”   💬”I just want to spend time with you, but I don’t know how to ask.” 💬 “I miss you, but I don’t want to seem needy.”   💬 “I’d love some company, but I won’t ask.”   💬 “I’d love to see you, but I don’t want to guilt you.” How would these make you feel? #companion #elderlyparents #lonliness