Money for taking care of parent?

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My Mom had surgery last month and has been in a rehabilitation facility getting her strength back.  Since the surgery, I have been staying at her home, taking care of her pets.   I've been spending about $70 week in gas (she lives about 30 miles north of me), and frankly, I don't budget for that.  Note: I don't own a car, hence why I don't budget for gas.

I slyly noted to my Mom how expensive it was to pay for gas, etc, and she said "well,  you have the car." (while I'm in rehab)

I feel bad asking my poor recovering mother for money, but it's tough enough to make ends meet without spending the additional money for gas (not to mention cat food!)

Should I just suck it up and cut back or ask her again ? (She is a retiree on a fixed income and certainly doesn't use $70/week in gas)

Thoughts ?

tina · Accepted Answer

Has your mother asked you to repay all that she spent on your care when you lived at home as a child and a teenager?

Anonymous · Answer

I understand your problem.  That would be tough.  What you might do, is tell her again how financially difficult it has been on you traveling so far to feed her pets.  Then, suggest that she hire (or you, if you feel so inclined) a neighborhood kid to take the job for about $20.00 a week.  Maybe she'll offer to help you out with gas money just for the peace of mind that you're the one taking care of her animals?

bopdaddy · Answer

quit running around burning gas as you didn't do that before you got the keys to her car

? · Answer

Suck it up I'm afraid. She looked after you all these years and now it's your turn.

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