Posted by alesta on December 12, 2004, at 14:37:56
In reply to Separate issue, posted by Dinah on December 12, 2004, at 14:11:47
hi dinah,
others will probably know much more than i do about your situation, and give better advice. but i'm in a helping mood so i'll give it a go. :)
i know you are overwhelmed. my aunts and uncles waited on my grandmother
night and day and couldn't handle it..and there were 8 of them! they finally put her in a nursing home and everyone was very relieved.i can't make your decision for you, but i think placing your father inpatient is a perfectly fine and decent thing to do.
and when you visit, your visits will be more heartfelt. as it is now, it seems that caring for your father is (naturally) just one big drudgery. he wouldn't want that for you. it sounds like a lot of very difficult demands have been placed on you for some time now, and you've probably handled them much longer than most people could've. i think it's time you give yourself a break. you're just waiting for someone to tell you it's ok, if it comes to that. Dinah, it's OK. :) Truly.take care,
amy
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