Posted by Glenn Fagelson on November 16, 2001, at 19:02:40
In reply to Suggestions Requested: What To Do With Your Mother, posted by susan C on November 14, 2001, at 13:26:52
> Hello,
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> What do you do with your mother when she comes to visit (she is staying in a nearby motel that has shuttle service)?
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> And you, as daughter, do not go out, do not drive, have a routine of having quiet alone days.
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> That she knows you deal with Bipolar 2, is a retired psych nurse administrator (82) and wanted to go to pdoc appt to 'learn more' about illness. (i sent her a book)
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> When, as daughter you are worried she will do what she had done before, which is judge, or, try to come up with shoulds, coulds, and ask questions or talk or talk about siblings.
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> any suggestions would be appreciated.
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> a mouse wanting to go hide
> susan CDear Susan,
I agree with Mair; connect with your mother's nurturing side. Also remember to keep your sense of humor...
Glenn
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