River,
I just thought of something else, even though they are sick, and not thinking right! That doesn’t give THEM THE RIGHT to be abusive to you, or me. With my Mom, I’d tell her, “Mom I don’t deserve your nastiness.” and usually she would quit. They will actually dish out as much as we take! IF standing up for yourself doesn’t work, then stay away for your own peace of mind.
Your peace of mind is important, as you are going to have to have it when she goes! If you don’t take care of yourself now, you will have a harder time when she does go. You know I’m facing this as well; but I know when she goes, I have done the best I knew how! despite all the odds, and River, you have and are doing the best you know how, and doing what you can!!! No matter how terrible of a failure she makes you feel, remember you are the one that has love in your heart for her, and tried your best, the trying is what keeps you from being a failure!!!
love
ike
Living with someone that is honest.After being married to my high school sweetheart for 41 years,it turns out he is a thief. He has lost two excellent jobs for stealing from the organizations. I am heartbroken. I don't know what to do.
RIVER
MY DAD HAS DIMENCIA. WE ALMOST GOT KILLED IN A CAR ACCIDENT CAUSE THERE WAS A TRUCK IN FRONT OF US AND HE WASN’T STOPPING. I SCREAMED AND THEN HE STOPPED. I HAD A DR APPOINTMENT ONCE MY CAR GOT FIXED AND TOLD THE DR WHAT HAPPENED. COMES TO FIND OUT HE HAD A MILD STROKE AND THAT IS WHEN WE FOUND OUT ALSO ABOUT HIS HEART AND EVERYTHING ELSE. THEY DO NOT LISTEN. CALL HER DR IF YOU CAN AND EXPLAIN. HE STILL TO THIS DAY THINKS HE CAN DRIVE. YEH RIGHT HEK NO. TALK TO HER DR. IF SHE GETS MAD SO BE IT. YOU ARE DOING THIS FOR HER OWN GOOD AND THE GOOD OF THE OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD. IT’S HARD AND IT STINKS BUT I HAD TO DO IT. NOW I AM DEALING WITH MY MOTHER WHO DRIVES LIKE A TRUCK DRIVER OMG. MY CAR IS NOT WORKING AGAIN SO SHE TAKES ME SHOPPING. I LOOSE 10PDS EVERYTIME WE GO SOMEWHERE. SHE DOESN’T HAVE DIMENCIA. I THINK THEY SHOULD MAKE A LAW THAT WHEN YOU HIT A CERTAIN AGE YOU HAVE TO REDO THE DRIVERS TEST. GOOD LUCK AND I HOPE EVERYTHING WILL BE OK FOR YOU.