I haven't seen or spoken to mom and dad for about a week now. I am really aware that dad is coping with mom and her alzheimers on his own. I work full time and by the time I get home from work, eat dinner and get round to thinking about phoning to see how they are I realise that it's time for mom to go to bed and so it's too late for me to phone.
Dad actually came to the house today while I was at work to check if I was OK and to see why I hadn't been in touch.
I now feel really guilty.
BUT I HAVE A LIFE AS WELL.
He's retired and so has all day, every day to do what he wants. But I have a husband, son, job and house to run.
I feel so selfish and guilty, but also feel that I need my life.
Sometimes I just want to scream
Does anyone else feel like this?
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Dad actually came to the house today while I was at work to check if I was OK and to see why I hadn't been in touch.
I now feel really guilty.
BUT I HAVE A LIFE AS WELL.
He's retired and so has all day, every day to do what he wants. But I have a husband, son, job and house to run.
I feel so selfish and guilty, but also feel that I need my life.
Sometimes I just want to scream
Does anyone else feel like this?
x