Posted by Toph on February 16, 2005, at 11:16:56
In reply to Me and my mom, posted by partlycloudy on February 16, 2005, at 8:42:53
It would be pretty difficult to change her now pc. Many children have difficulty accepting the part their parents play in their decline. And many child caregivers struggle with resentment for past strained relations with their parents. She's fortunate that you can work through those feelings and be a support for her. Many communities have caregiver support groups where people in similar situations share their experiences and learn some tricks in caregiving. One thing I tell caregivers of my cients is (I don't know if you have children)as a secondary benefit of being a caregiver you teach your children a valuable lesson in responsibility and you model loving care that you may need from your kids some day. I hope your mom can show you some appreciation for your efforts, many parents just can't handle role reversal. Good luck.
Toph
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