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Dear Raven
I have been through a lot of what you are going through and believe me, I know how heartwrenching and frustrating it is.
It is hard to be the "parent" to our own parents but a lot of times it comes to that. My poor amom had Alzheimer's and my dad was physically ill. He couldn't care for her but adamantly refused outside help. At one point both of my parents were hospitalized and I actually had to work with the social workers to have a van (not myself) drive them directly to an assisted living facility so that they could not make me take them home. I told them the doctor said they had to go. Talk about feeling horrible! But I knew in my heart it was the right thing to do.
Sometimes we have to "remove" ourselves as much as possible from the situation and try without emotion to make the best decisions whether they are the "popular" one with our parents or not.
I know how hard it is but a few years later (both of my aparents are gone) I have no regrets when I look back. I know I did the best I could for them.
Prayers heading your way.
Snuffie
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