My mom on hospice just went to a home

I have been taking care of my 84 year old mom on hospice and working full time for the last 2 years. She just had to go to a nursing home yesterday because she needs so much more care than I can do. I feel like such a failure. She wanted to die at home. We had different people come to the house to help and now no one will come and I feel like I am all alone now.

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DunningKruger · 61-69, M

I'm sorry about your troubles. You're not a failure. You managed to care for your mother for two years on top of working full time. That's amazing. Most people couldn't do it.

There comes a time when you just have to ask for help. This will be better for you, and will help your mom feel better in her final days.

Everything will be all right.