Mom

Hello ldw!  Welcome to our community!  I'm glad you've seen posts that are helpful to you.

I also have a parent with a brain tumor.  My mom does most of the care giving, but I absolutely understand the frustrations this condition comes with.  I'm glad you've joined us because I have a feeling you'll give as much support as you get. 

ldw

 I, like you am one of seven, but the oldest. I sympathize with you and know exactly how you feel. Just keep telling yourself you are doing what's right for your mom and you will be rewarded one day . Your mom appreciates everything your doing and even if she doesn't say, knows the others aren't. All my siblings had excuses for any and everything. My own daughter and I even were left to do all funeral arrangements for both my parents. My dad is still here, but lost my mother a year ago. They all did tell me I did a beautiful job., but it was still no comfort. I had until a couple months ago my father living with me for over a year. It almost destroyed my marriage and took a great toll on me but I would do it again. Only two brothers in that entire time came to visit him. It's sad and hurtful. Just like I said though keep your head held high, pat yourself on the back now and then, because she is VERY lucky to have such a caring  child to stand with her through this. We, ourselves,  we be in that same position, and my own children have learned through me that they have told me, especilly my son, that they WILL be there for me. They even helped with their grandparents where my siblings did not and do not!!

                                                                                                                      God Bless

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