ViciDraco · 41-45, M
I am both the eldest and not the eldest. I'm the eldest of my father, but my step mother has three older children. Of those, the eldest is disabled (brain damage from a car accident) the next eldest is not very responsible (folks ended up raising his kids), the next one is out of state, I'm out of state, and my little brother also isn't very reliable.
Fortunately the folks have largely been able to manage. I'm fairly physically disabled, so I'm not able to help much there. But I have the highest income and help with their bills every now and then though my father's pride makes it hard for him to tell me when he needs it.
Fortunately the folks have largely been able to manage. I'm fairly physically disabled, so I'm not able to help much there. But I have the highest income and help with their bills every now and then though my father's pride makes it hard for him to tell me when he needs it.
bijouxbroussard · F
I’m the eldest, but as my youngest sister lives with our father, she and her adult daughter look after him. Although Pop is still very independent, I check in with him regularly and help when it’s needed, as do our other siblings.
Heartlander · 80-89, M
@LunadelobosIAMTHEDRAGON
Our daughter is both, becoming the only child when our son died. She's always carried so much on her shoulders. An inspiration for me not to leave a mess behind when I die.
Our daughter is both, becoming the only child when our son died. She's always carried so much on her shoulders. An inspiration for me not to leave a mess behind when I die.
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
Eldesst child? No.
All the responsibilities anyway? Yes.
All the responsibilities anyway? Yes.
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Casheyane · 31-35, F
@basilfawlty89 Ahh. Yeah I can see the pain in that. How are you handling it? Does he get punished and learn his lessons or is it just a pause and repeat kind of thing? Do you all live together?
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
@Casheyane nope. We both owned a company together. Mum stayed with us. She passed on January. After she passes he basically ran off with my share of the profits. I'm struggling a bit I won't lie, but I'm working my arse off for a better future.