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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 258963" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>I think you most certainly need to talk to Mom. She needs a break. You both could use some much needed help. And sis, whether in treatment or not, can manage to pitch in without it killing her. </p><p> </p><p>I was 16 when I helped my Mom care for my dying grandmother at home. It was hard work mentally, physically, and emotionally. Enough so that I don't plan to ever repeat the experience. Fortunately for my Mom, one of the aunts would stop by at least once a week for her to get out of the house and just do something fun for a break. Sometimes my sister would take one of my evening shifts so I could get out and get away for awhile.</p><p> </p><p>You and Mom need help. Both of you are doing your part. Nothing wrong with asking sis to step up to the plate and give you a hand. </p><p> </p><p>Although since Mom may be touchy on the subject.......word what you say carefully, think about it before you approach her.</p><p> </p><p>I carry the load with mother in law. But even so, easy child jumps in to help as much as possible, as does Nichole. I've even begun delegating to husband. With the new quarter starting monday, all will find themselves with delegated tasks. I simply can't be everywhere at once, nor do everything myself.</p><p> </p><p>Plus........as my girls see the stress mounting on me.......they find ways to help me releave it. easy child had a bbq tonight (so no cooking for me) and Darrin treated Nana to a night at the movies. Little things, but when you're overloaded like this......they sure mean a LOT!</p><p> </p><p>Good Luck</p><p> </p><p>(((hugs)))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 258963, member: 84"] I think you most certainly need to talk to Mom. She needs a break. You both could use some much needed help. And sis, whether in treatment or not, can manage to pitch in without it killing her. I was 16 when I helped my Mom care for my dying grandmother at home. It was hard work mentally, physically, and emotionally. Enough so that I don't plan to ever repeat the experience. Fortunately for my Mom, one of the aunts would stop by at least once a week for her to get out of the house and just do something fun for a break. Sometimes my sister would take one of my evening shifts so I could get out and get away for awhile. You and Mom need help. Both of you are doing your part. Nothing wrong with asking sis to step up to the plate and give you a hand. Although since Mom may be touchy on the subject.......word what you say carefully, think about it before you approach her. I carry the load with mother in law. But even so, easy child jumps in to help as much as possible, as does Nichole. I've even begun delegating to husband. With the new quarter starting monday, all will find themselves with delegated tasks. I simply can't be everywhere at once, nor do everything myself. Plus........as my girls see the stress mounting on me.......they find ways to help me releave it. easy child had a bbq tonight (so no cooking for me) and Darrin treated Nana to a night at the movies. Little things, but when you're overloaded like this......they sure mean a LOT! Good Luck (((hugs))) [/QUOTE]
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