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Is it the child's responsibility to look after their parents?

In the last year or 2 I've stopped inviting my mum round for dinner, or to come round. Because in the years gone by she would always complain.
We live about 15 mins away from each other walking.

My mum rarely did a proper food shop so going to hers I couldn't ever go to her cupboards and grab things I would have to wait until I got home. Because she rarely does the washing up cooking tales an hour or 2 longer as you have to wash up and clean up before you can even start.

She used to blame spending time at mine as the reason for not maintaining her home.

She has mentioned wanting to paint her wall which she has been saying now for the last 4 years!

She talked about doing it again yesterday, but then she went to the hairdresser.

It's after 12 and I've not heard from her. But I'm more than 100% sure that if I call her she'll be in bed and then make a joke about doing the painting of I mention it..

It's a regular thing with her. And unfortunately, whenever I meet someone new I fear they will see me as being cold for not wanting to get involved in my mother's affairs since she can't be bothered to do them for herself.

He lack off effort and inability to get up and go also hinders my life in a lot of ways. But since having Bruno I've decided to not let her crap become mine. I'm 32 and cut a lot of people out my life and I believe this is my time...
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Oster1 · M
Absolutely not, but to do so, brings everlasting rewards. I have watched you over the years and you have undeniably, gave it your best, even through setbacks and suffering hurt.

I believe the key to happiness and conscience, is through setting a balance and boundaries. I see that you are setting limits now to protect your emotions and feelings.

Regular phone calls may be the first step in reconciliation and staying in the loop.

Another important point is, her world is upside down, too.
She misses and lost your father, as well.

I know how giving and loving. that you are and how you are affected. 😊🤗❤️🌺