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Elder-caregivers

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17. That is so hard.

Fri Feb 7, 2025, 03:38 PM

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My mom said the worst thing she's ever said to me. [View all] LudwigPastorius Feb 7 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Sector 001 Feb 7 #1

Pretty damn judgmental NoRethugFriends Feb 7 #5

Maybe her dx has something to do with the verbal abuse? SheltieLover Feb 7 #2

Good idea about the meds. LudwigPastorius Feb 7 #11

In the meantime, we are here for you SheltieLover Feb 7 #18

Thanks so much, SheltieLover. LudwigPastorius Feb 7 #20

YW! SheltieLover Feb 8 #23

It's not about you. Remember that. WheelWalker Feb 7 #3

I didn't take the bait. LudwigPastorius Feb 7 #6

Coming up on 7 years for me MotownPgh Feb 7 #9

Yeah, I didn't engage with her after that. LudwigPastorius Feb 7 #12

No cognitive impairment, she's just spiteful at times. LudwigPastorius Feb 7 #13

I'm sorry. I know that hurt you.nt Trueblue Texan Feb 7 #7

Thanks. LudwigPastorius Feb 7 #14

I'm so sorry XanaDUer2 Feb 7 #8

Thanks XanaDUer2 LudwigPastorius Feb 7 #15

I know she's having a hard time, but I doubt she... LudwigPastorius Feb 7 #16

That is so hard. applegrove Feb 7 #17

I'm sorry you had to experience that LP Clouds Passing Feb 7 #19

Thanks LudwigPastorius Feb 7 #21

That was a very crappy thing for her to say to you, very crappy! Clouds Passing Feb 7 #22

So sorry you are on the,receiving end Fresh_Start Feb 14 #24

Yeah, nobody knows which buttons to push like family. LudwigPastorius Feb 14 #25

I'm sorry you're going through this Laurelin Feb 14 #26

Thanks. LudwigPastorius Feb 14 #27

Ask her if she would prefer a nursing home... 1monster Feb 14 #28

You are not alone... Mike Nelson Feb 14 #29

It sounds like she needs a visit to respite care. Hope22 Feb 14 #30

Ouch😣 1WorldHope Feb 14 #31