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kmoc123 asked in Family & RelationshipsFamily · 8 years ago

Resentment towards siblings who won't help with elderly Dad?

My Dad is not allowed to drive now, but since I am living in the same town, now I am responsible for taking him to his coffee group, the store, post office, etc. I have two siblings who do not live here but could come take him to the doctor or help with other things and tell me to "think outside the box" or other little hateful remarks. I don't want to have anything to do with either one of them! I am trying to forgive for things they have said and done in the last years (way too much ugliness to list here done not only to me but to my kids) I am accepting that I am the caregiver, yet I am not allowed to speak to the doctor (my sister can, but I can't) I am just the laundress, housekeeper and taxi! I have basically quit working to take on this mess. My Dad can see to walk down the street, but can't see well enough to sign medical papers at the clinic for his meds. (Through the VA) I am at my wits end about all of this. I feel guilty not working, but feel guilty not driving him to coffee. How do I get through the resentment?

Update:

It is out of hand and I have begged them for help. I just need to figure how to stop resenting them. I don't want to have anything to do with them, and I can forgive, but I will not be a doormat anymore...I don't want to be around them anymore.

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
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    This seems to have got completely out of hand. How about writing to your siblings telling them how tired you get and can you put the past behind you all and get together to sort dad out. No accusations, just cards on table. If they don't react favourably to that, they are not nice people.

    Family can be a pain - you can choose your friends...........but if something happens to any of them, including dad, think how bad everyone will feel.

    Season of goodwill and all that - have a go - if they don't respond, you've done your best and will need to get some outside help in to help you with dad.

    Best wishes

    Mo

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