I cannot begin to explain how I worry when I do not hear from June. I think this is more troubling because she will call me several times a day “to hear my voice”, but then my calls and messages go unanswered. To be honest – it puts my mind in a tailspin.
Is she ok? Has she gotten sick and unable to get to the phone? Has she had an accident? Is she dead… It is heartbreaking. But I don’t let on when I do hear from her. I casually ask how things have been and listen to whatever update she is giving. Most times she didn’t hear the phone and failed to realize she had messages.
Why worry her when it’s my anxiety. Why put that on her? Why make her feel obligated to take care of me or put me at ease?
She is strong-willed… I welcome those high points!