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As people age, they seem so frail and incapable of harm. People who meet them in, say their 70's or later think, "Oh, this poor woman/man, no family around them in their time of need"...and the truth may be that this poor old soul spent their kids' formative years beating the C$ap out of them. We do NOT know what goes on behind closed doors. As I said, People reap what they sow.
No, it isn't fair, but it happens. Often people want to get as far away from their "triggers" as possible. I don't want to see mother suffer, and I won't let her, as far as I can help it, but I WILL NOT put my sanity on the line so she can be treated like a little queen.
Guilt ate at me for years, then one day my therapist said to me "Christ said to turn the other cheek. He didn't say "stand there and let someone beat/bully you to death". I liked that.
And Amy, I'm in your shoes!
".......did the best they could?" Hmpf!!, not in my case.
Love your last reply Amy, will be thinking of you, this is is sooo hard. Aging Care has helped me tremendously!
I understand what you're saying William, we only have one father, mother and some people don't have either however we would have been better off mentally and financially had he left when we were young and we never saw him again. His words and behaviour were more than 'annoying qualities' he can be psychologically damaging. He is old now but the same personality/mental illness is there. There are lots of other things that he did which I don't want to go into but that make it difficult to be around him. It is ok to work on forgiveness for your own sanity and wellbeing but that doesn't mean you have to endure seeing the person regularly.
Depending on age, even a doctor depending on patient's level of health issues or recent falls or ER requirements, which increase visits to 3 or 6 months. Several thoughts come to mind, and I think all the above comments are spot-on, but have mixed emotions about what I heard because sometimes these parents that are now aging didn't have the best parents either, and did the best they could given their circumstances.
I don't think it is always 100% that the parent intended to be selfish or spread guilt or other problems that may have impacted your growth. Of course, it really depends on the severity and types of issues, but you only have one father and one mother, biologically speaking and often many have neither but have great parents, so I guess what I am trying to say is you define yourself by what you do, and if that means being the better person and overlooking annoying qualities and focusing on finding common ground, then I think that is worth your time.
Once a year. Yea, I just cannot visualize how much you can expect to be relieved when one is talking about being, lets do the math 5 days out of 365 days a year = 1.3% annually engaged. But, I totally get it, sometimes, that is all you can muster. Who knows? Might find more answer is 15% engaged annually = 55 days out of the year, but think it takes more than that. Good luck!
I'm sorry to hear about your experiences with your uncle. Therapy sounds like a valuable thing to do and am glad that it has helped you.
I think it's something I'm going to look in to.
DON'T bring your dad home. The same dynamic that existed in your childhood will still be there.
While it is sad that he is alone and sick, you didn't do this to him. Sadly, in life we reap what we sow. I'd work with your social workers to find him a safe place to live and continue to live my life. You owe him that much, as your father.
When my abusive, mean and horrid uncle died, (he had been in education for 40 years, so you'd think he'd have touched a few lives, right?) there were 20 people at the funeral, if that. I went b/c Mother needed a ride. His own kids were there. The pastor of his church was there. Seriously, 20 people, and nobody shed a tear or mourned a day.
Don't let his past behavior of you define who you are now. Therapy has been a godsend for me--a place to vent, get fresh methods of coping, etc.
Forgiveness may or may not come in this life--that's OK. You need to heal you and sadly, your dad is now getting what he "deserves". I'm sorry for your situation, but do NOT let him guilt trip you into taking care of him now.
You're right, he definitely charms everyone and then people think the problem is my sister and me! There are social services here and am hoping they can get involved with any care needed.
It's good to speak to someone who understands what it can be like, thanks. And I will use your reply about 'more to the story' if any neighbors etc try to guilt trip.
There are so many conflicting emotions as well as guilt however I feel I need to protect myself first. He has caused so much pain and suffering over the years. In a way I understand that the mental illness is not his fault however his words and behaviour can be so damaging.
Untreated or sometimes treated mental illness can ruin lives and families.
That he needs care is true. It does not follow that you and your sister must shoulder responsibility for providing for it. Don't let anyone pull a guilt trip on you.