scottishchristine
(member)
03/07/2009 21:33
alzheimers

I have been thinking of joining for over a year but have taking the plunge and joined today. My father developed alzheimers a few years ago and when my poor mum could cope no longer, I organised for him to go into a home and moved her closer to me. I still feel so guilty at doing it and so wished my mum could have struggled on but I know she couldn't. My brother and my two sisters did nothing for my parents before all this but when this happened my brother was annoyed with me for making these decisions.He has not spoken to me since and my sisters have taken his side.It didn't bother me at first as I know it was the right thing to do and my poor mum was crying out for help.I took the moral highground that if they had been around they would have seen how desperate the situation was and would have helped. My youngest son got married two years ago and I left it up to him to decide whether they got an invite. I said for my mums sake it would probably be best having them there. They came and didn't speak to me but spoke to everyone else and yes it was awful! My other son gets married on the 26th of July and i am dreading it. I know its daft after all they have done to me but I miss my family. All I have left are mum and dad but when they are around visiting them I can't go near. Sorry to go on but does anyone have a similar problem and have you been able to resolve it

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