Melanie Haiken

6 months ago

Thanks everyone for your lovely comments. It means a lot to hear that my story has resonance for others.

Thank you for telling your story. Not enough is written when it comes to the very troubled relationships some of us have with parents. So many painful feelings when parents become elderly because the rage is there and yet we have to show respect and compassion for them in this stage of their life. How to reconcile all of this, I do not know. Thanks again for sharing your pain.

Thank you for giving an eloquent, authentic voice to something so complicated and overwhelming. And I hope you had a fabulous Mother's Day with your daughters.

Sarah Henry

6 months ago

Very brave, Melanie, and moving. I'm sure many others can relate to how you feel. I, too, hope your day with the girls was all you wished for.

Probably the most moving Mother's Day piece I've ever read. I hope your day with your daughters was good both for you and for them.

cynthia greenberg...

6 months ago

Hi Melanie, My mom died of the same thing and I'm pretty sure I know how you feel. This is my 3rd mother's day without having to buy some useless gift she won't even remember I gave her. It is a relief but not a celebration. I know you are doing a great job of being an awesome mother, so it's your turn to just be celebrated. Enjoy the day.