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Vent
Hey ladies, I just need to vent for a bit. My stepdad has HD (Huntington's Disorder) and my mom has Borderline Personality Disorder so needless to say neither of them are very emotionally stable. Their marriage has been very rough at times leaving my H and I to take care of them when it isn't good. My step-father has decided to leave my mother which of course has left her devistated. I had to leave early from work today and now am on suicide/self harm watch over my mom.
Everytime something goes wrong she can't handle it easily so I get to pick up the pieces. Don't get me wrong, I love her very much but it I am really tired of having to be the "parent" so to speak. Please keep us in your T&Ps as it's going to be a very rough road ahead.
Re: Vent
Can't wait to meet my baby boy!
Awww, I'm sorry! I can't even imagine having to do that! Good for you though...that's great you are taking the time to do it....not everyone would (unfortunately).
Feel free to vent whenever you want!
Brenda I am so sorry to hear that you and your family are going through this. CJ and I will most def keep you in our T&P!
::: hugs coming your way :::
Sometimes when i am stressed a hug helps
Thanks everyone for your support. I took a walk a little while ago to get the mail and it helped a lot. I do have 2 brothers both are not much help due to location but we will get through it. Overall this probably is for the better as they have not been doing well recently and it's caused a lot of problems. Once the immediate pain is over I think my mom will be okay, it's just the first little while that I am worried about her doing something stupid.
I can't imagine how difficult this must be for you. You're a very strong person for handling much of this on your own. Your family will be in my T&Ps -- I hope your mom finds peace in the situation soon.
Don't forget to take time for yourself when you get stressed out over everything. You're important too, and sometimes you need to unwind (take a walk, take a nap, have a bath, drink some wine). Giving yourself little breaks will help keep your energy up so you can handle the weight of others.