I Love My Parents My father will be 75 this year. I feel closer to him even if I love him and...

eftelingrose · 26-30, F

You are in my prayers, sir. I hope that everything with you and your parents works out, and that your father has blessed last days on this earth, and that your mother is able to receive the love that she needs and deserves from him. I also hope that you will get through this too, as their son; it must be very hard for you, and I hope for you all the best. ✝

sspec

Health prayers for both.

Mine would be 80 in two months. He is losing hearing sense and I have to speak aloud while conversing with him over phone. Each time, my heart bleeds when I witness his deteriorating ability while we speak over phone.

A few days ago, he fell on the road side and injured himself. Out of love for me, he didn't shared the info but the doctor called and talked to me.

Karmic debt.

novembermoon · 51-55

It is not easy. It is hard being sandwiched between two people. It can get awkward. And the fact that they are getting on in years makes it sad too.

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

Thanks for sharing. My parents are both 67 and have declining health. They are each stubborn in their own way and difficult to be around for long periods. I live far away and that was by choice, though I am now planning to uproot my life in London and move closer to home. Family is important and sometimes you have to put other needs above your own. I hope your parents can work through.

SW-User

I have similar..it’s very tough and can get emotional. But then I think is it any different from when they were younger? Marriage is a compromise and a game of disagreements about stuff whatever your age. The beauty of living together!

CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

I hope your parents won't get into the stage my grandparents are right now. They were like this about two years ago. My grandfather was aggressive and confused about his situation before he finally accepted it. Since the last autumn his physical and mental health has been rapidly declining. It's very hard to see him like this and talk to him while he talks nonsense.

SW-User

So sorry to hear that you are going through this bro, it’s really a hard and very awkward situation to be in.

Mugin16 · 46-50, M

I wish your parents and you all the best. I hope they can start seeing each other's flaws and mistakes with love and affection.

metaldog

Do you have siblings that visit them too, that you can share this with?

Jason58 · 61-69, M

So sorry. That’s so hard to grapple with.

Exhibiter100000 · 61-69, M

Sorry your having to go through this.