Dora's Final Relief
Dora's mother drove her crazy, until...2 total reviews
Comment from Begin Again
Oh dear me! Dora needed a class in Destressing or How to Walk Away if things were that bad.... I'm sure if her mother just stared when she fell to the floor, she had no idea what was happening or why Dora was so stressed. Sad but a reality that often we just aren't tuned in to others.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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Oh dear me! Dora needed a class in Destressing or How to Walk Away if things were that bad.... I'm sure if her mother just stared when she fell to the floor, she had no idea what was happening or why Dora was so stressed. Sad but a reality that often we just aren't tuned in to others.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 27-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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Well, "Dora", to be honest, is me, and I can't really walk away. My mother is 90 and in beginning dementia and I am the only one that will still help her, so honestly my writing is my only way to destress, but thanks for the suggestions, anyway.
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My mistake! No, I've been where you are at and you can't just walk away. My mom had cancer and my father the beginning stages of dementia at the same time...the pressure is unbelievable. I hope you can find some relief in your writing and it gives you the strength you need. My thoughts are with you.
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Thank you! I lost my father when I was 17. I lost my husband when he was 48, in 2019, to cancer. My mother is a colorectal cancer survivor. So yes, you understand what I am up against. Some days she is very nice, like yesterday. Other days, she is a - well, you know (lol). I thank God for my writing, my FS friends, and my snail mail pen pals, because otherwise I would lose my mind!!!
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I do truly understand. For ten years, I was the caretaker for my parents, my husband, and my adult son (56) who is mentally disabled. You are torn in so many directions at one time with no time for yourself and no one else cares it seems. If it wasn't for a few terrific fanstory friends who forced me to come out of the dark after the death of my parents and my husband and start writing again, I am not sure I would be here or anywhere for that matter. Writing again has saved me and I pray it will do the same for you. Nice to get to know you MOnica...I am here any time you need a friend. Hugs, Carol
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Oh, are we the same person? LOL! My 32 year old son lives with me and has Asperger's, a for of high functioning autism. He works and everything, but still... Then, our roommate, his best friend, was just admitted into an "asylum" for sever depression. I have numerous disabilities, myself, which is why I don't live alone, yet I have to take care of Mother, who should, at the very least, be in assisted living. She keeps telling me I shouldn't be doing what I'm doing, but then I'm supposed to get my son or roommate (who both work) to do things for her. She keeps telling me her "church friends" will do for her, but when push comes to shove they are all too busy to help.
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I am 76 and have always helped everyone including my children both financially and physically when needed. Unfortunately, now as the tables turn and I need help, no one even knows I am here. They've always said that Johnny belonged with me in his home...but now when the posibilities of me being around are narrowing, they say he will be in a facility. My how the tables turn!
Comment from jessizero
You told this story so well! I am sorry for your frustration, and I hope things don't end up for you as they ended in the story. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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You told this story so well! I am sorry for your frustration, and I hope things don't end up for you as they ended in the story. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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Thank you!!!
