Posted by Fi on January 27, 2002, at 13:59:31
Mine are fine in many ways, but it upsets me that my mother is starting to get confused. And that they are both so old- always thinking that its not long till they wont be around. The idea of clearing the house is completely beyond me, but I'll need to do it sometime in the next few years..
I'm also lucky in my ordinary life (several hundred miles away) that I live on my own with no responsibilities to other people. So its quite a contrast being the capable, helpful, cheerful one around the house with them. Whilst a bit appalled underneath. Tho it can also be OK for long periods, and my home town is very much my *home* town- I need to refuel my batteries by going there sometimes.
Really just looking for any coping tips? My mother doesnt seem bothered by her confusion, by the way, and since its probably not anything treatable, I'm reluctant to make a big fuss and try and make her see the doctor (who will probably not investigate it, anyway).
Fi
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