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please read my just posted My mom's things,Sheryl aka momwacko

To anyone else reading, here is a link to that thread.  http://www.caring.com/community/groups/relationships/discussions/my-mothers-things#posts-2718

Sheryl, I'll be thinking about you.  I hope tonight you can take a little breather and have just a few minutes to relax.

Just heard my uncle is really sick.  He's in Israel and suffering frmo double pneumonia and a bunch of other health problems; at 62, he's quite young, but we're worried... taking up a colletion to send a family member to Israel for support.

You sound like a very loving person, and ready to do anything for your family.  My prayers go out to you and your uncle.

Hi Steven,

I will definitely be keeping your uncle in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated.

I need to vent, bang my head against a wall, or just plain go crazy.

Ok....I'm caregiver to my grandmother, a task I never wanted or asked for. I've been doing this for four years now.

My mom....she has her own disability, though that occurred AFTER she left me responsible for Gran.

I was in a car accident two years ago and have a permanent back injuryt, along with a hearing impairment (My life just keeps getting better, huh?)

This is one of those days where I just feel so frustrated I could just scream.

When my grandmother needs help, guess who has to do it? From shopping, checking the mail, to answering the phone.....I'm the service provider.

My mom....when she visits, it just means more for me to do. Haul in her overnight bag. Go shopping, and yes - put all the stuff in the car.

The few times I have needed help the past couple years.....guess who I have to turn to? Me, myself, and I. Actually, for longer than that......

Car broke down last year, my mom would not help me. Sick with bronchitis - I had to drive myself to the doc, pick up my own prescription...and don't forget Gran's grocery shopping the next day (I was contagious, felt like I'd been run over by a truck, but oh well....). 

Two years later, still dealing with a lot of stuff from the accident. Two tests for next week, Wonderful...get an MRI and then make sure the grocery shopping gets done, the trash can brought in.....

I try to stay positive, but sometimes I just want to break down.But I don't have the privacy to just CRY.

thanks for letting me vent.

*hugs* to you Dolphin!  I'm sending good vibes and prayers your way.  I hope your tests go well next week and there's relief in sight for your back pain.  I'm also hoping your mom begins to realize she needs to help out more.   And if she doesn't, I hope someone else in your family or community says to you, "You know...you've been working really hard and deserve a break." 

I'll be thinking about you!

Thanks, Missy.

It's funny....a couple friends have said it is like I'm the adult and my mom is the child. It's been that way for years.