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Posted by TexasChic on August 29, 2005, at 20:47:35
I was my Grandmother's primary caregiver for 7 years. I moved out a year ago because my Mom had moved in (and was slowly but surely driving me insane). Plus, her being there gave me the chance to move out, even though they both made me feel guilty about it. Six months later my Mom put her in a nursing home. Two months later, in June, she passed away. I watched as they took her off life support and her heartbeat slowly faded away. I spoke to her, promising that I would live my life to the fullest - something she wanted when she was still in her right mind. Wow, this is the first time I've cried since I was at the hospital. The day of the funeral I took too many Xanax and most of the day is a total blank. I really made a fool out of myself in front of my brother and sister, but thankfully only them. Grandmother was my best friend for so many years. I dealt with things I never would have thought I could have while caring for her. I kind of postponed my life while caring for her. But I can't imagine it any other way. My mom and I don't get along, my mom and my Grandmother didn't get along, but Grandmother and I were like twin souls. Okay, this is my first try at talking about this, and I think I need to stop now. Thanks for listening.
Posted by Angela2 on August 30, 2005, at 19:56:29
In reply to My Grandmother (trigger?), posted by TexasChic on August 29, 2005, at 20:47:35
Texas Chick,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Funerals are weird to me. I just went to a wake for my uncle. He never left his room so I never knew him. I was not sad at all. There have been other times I've lost people very special to me.Grief. I'm afraid a lot of us know it all too well. I am thinking of you.
-Ang
Posted by TexasChic on August 31, 2005, at 19:35:23
In reply to Re: My Grandmother (trigger?), posted by Angela2 on August 30, 2005, at 19:56:29
Thank you Angela2. You're a good friend.
I know I'm not dealing with this well. I'll write more when I can.
Posted by Angela2 on August 31, 2005, at 20:48:42
In reply to Re: My Grandmother (trigger?), posted by TexasChic on August 31, 2005, at 19:35:23
Any time TC. I hope you feel better soon.
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