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Elder-caregivers

brer cat

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1. I'm so sorry that you had to put up with this selfish sibling.

Reply to Joe Nation (Original post)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 09:08 PM

Oct 4

You have obviously taken responsibility for your MIL's care and done all that you could to make her comfortable. I hope you find peace in knowing that you did the right thing regardless of whether you had help for the others.

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The week from hell [View all] Joe Nation Oct 4 OP

I'm so sorry that you had to put up with this selfish sibling. brer cat Oct 4 #1

I don't pay any attention at all to my sister. MotownPgh Oct 4 #2

I'm sorry cilla4progress Oct 4 #3

family is in many cases is way overrated Skittles Oct 4 #4

May your MIL pass gently when her time comes and then you never need to communicate with the holy terror again. MLAA Oct 4 #5

That's the plan. Joe Nation Oct 7 #10

Sorry you had to endure that. It seems as if there is "one" in every family. LoisB Oct 4 #6

It has been Joe Nation Oct 7 #11

Believe me, I do know. LoisB Oct 7 #12

Oh what a rough time!!!! Tumbulu Oct 4 #7

My sister and I have been through some slightlv Oct 4 #8

I'm so sorry XanaDUer2 Oct 5 #9