Dear Family Advisor
Archive April 2009
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Mom is guilt-tripping poor Dad that he broke his "till death do us part" vows by putting her in a nursing and rehab center.
April 27, 2009
After Mom's fourth hospital stay in a year, we decided to keep her in the nursing and rehab center, as Dad could no longer handle her care needs -- bathing, cooking, cleaning, walking, toileting. She thinks my cousin and I have "brainwashed" him into thinking he can't care for her anymore...... Read more
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Since Mom moved in, she's been trying to take over as the "woman of the house"
April 20, 2009
My mom, who has diabetes, moved in with my family because she can no longer walk -- her leg was amputated -- has trouble with her eyesight, and can no longer drive. ... Read more
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My sister says I'll regret cutting off my father, but I think I've earned the right to protect myself.
April 13, 2009
My father, who's approaching 80, has gotten meaner and meaner over the years. As kids we were scared of him, and as young adults we just tolerated or avoided him. But now that I'm in my 40s, I'm no longer willing to put up with his abusive behavior...... Read more
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I think my husband is using caregiving as an excuse to distance himself from our marriage.
April 06, 2009
My husband moved back to his mother's house several states away a year ago to help her prepare to move, and then things went downhill. His mom fell, needed rehabilitation, and now says she wants to stay in her own home. For months my husband or I traveled to see each other (I work full-time and need my job and insurance); lately, we're not even doing that...... Read more
