Hi confused, your mom knows it is hard on you, to work and be there for her the way she needs you to be when your with her. She just wants to be with you, like it use to be before her accident. She knows you love her. when your not so tried, explaine to her how you are feeling, and in love, tell her you can take her to the mall that is closer if she really needs to go then, other wise you will have to take her there another time. She feels frustrated too. But don’t be afraid to set limits about what you can and can’t do. You will both be happier if you do, because you both will have a better time when you are togeather. Good luck.

Your mom is blessed to have a daughter like you. Give yourself some slack -everybody has there monents. What’s important is that you don’t give up.

so hard and sometimes beating myself up with how frustrated I get when I am with my parents. My dad is hitting 70 and he complains all the time. I do everything he wants me to but I have to admit, I can barely stand being in the same room with him. I get tired of hearing him complaining and that idea is disgusting.

Sometimes i dont know whats gonna happen with my life. Will I ever get married with my bf? Do I have to spend the rest of my life taking care of my mom? I don’t know yet. Maybe this whole thing might be easier for me if I didn’t have somebody waiting for me….

Even though it is too late, it’s the thought that matters, as they say.

It’s also good that you are able to realize your weakness. I also have a similar weakness… and I am still trying to figure out a way to overcome it.

I don’t know if any of the following will help, but the next time you are in a similar situation:

• Think about all the positives your mom has provided in your life
• Think about the fact that when your mom is gone, you’ll never be able to recover this time with her
• Think about how much your mom needs you

Of course, technically, you are not responsible for your parents’ lives. That is, there is no law binding you to help them. You are entitled to your own ife. However, having said that, it is nice to meet someone who thinks other than themselves and willing to make sacrifices. I don’t know your situation in your relationships, but hopefully, you are getting support from your bf. Your family is part of you, so if he wants to be with you, he should not only accept the fact that you are the type to help out your parents, but he should also be supporting you.

Regarding your dad, yes, I am also in a similar situation.. It’s difficult to deal with people who are negative. Can’t they find a way to be positive? To make constructive criticism in order to improve the situation? I have yet to resolve my situation yet either but am trying to apply the same 3 points as above…