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Originally Posted by 93kathy10  I had Molly for a few months after my husband died, then I was hospitalized for 8 months and my daughter took her. That's where her problems started. When I got out of the hospital, I went to live here for a 6 months without Molly, then back to my home for 4 months with Molly, then back here with Molly. So it's been about 16 months here with Molly.
I have other children but they want everything to work out perfectly here so they don't have to worry about me. I realized writing this post that I really don't have anyone safe to talk to about this. Don't forget, if I go in a nursing home, there goes their inheritance. I have enough income to live alone, but they would have to sell my hobby farm and they don't want to do that since it's increasing in value. So now I still have to pay for the upkeep on the farm and can't afford to live elsewhere.
My son is stuck between a rock and a hard place. He really has to side with his wife or his life is (you know).
Kathy |
Kathy,
I'm so glad you came back and posted. I was really worried about you. I'm still worried about you.
All the back and forth has been tough on Molly, so it's very understandable that she might have some behavior issues. I know the two times I was hospitalized last year, my tiny Kia really had a hard time dealing with my absence, so I know Molly must have suffered tremendously, missing you.
You do have someone safe to talk to; us. Please feel free to PM me. We can even exchange e-mail addy's if you like.
Frankly, I wouldn't give two figs about their inheritance. This is your life. Sell the hobby farm, and get your own place and get some home help.
These kids need to be reminded that you are their mother and have some respect.
Yes, I figured your son has to side with his wife, or she's going to make his life miserable.
You sound like a strong person. You've been through a lot.
Just hang in there, and show them you're down, but you're not out.
Hugs,
Sheila