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Originally Posted by Kenzies Grandma Hi Glad, I'm so sorry to hear about all the things you're having to deal with right now, life can be really tough sometimes. I'm really happy to hear that Wosie is doing so much better, I'm sure her love and kisses are a real comfort to you. I know how difficult it is to deal with depression (from both sides). I am bipolar and both my son and daughter have suffered periodic bouts of depression. It is very hard and frustrating when they refuse to acknowledge it and seek help, but Glad, one thing you must remember is not to take things your daughter says personally. She will try to hurt you but at the same time she doesn't mean it and likely doesn't really want to. When I was in the worst of my depression the one I took it out on was my husband, I can't believe some of the things I said to him. But fortunately he knows how much I love him and that I couldn't live without him and he's supported me now for 34 yrs. It also really helped that he did a lot of research, talked to my doctor's etc. and so understood that it's the illness that makes me act that way. It does get better and we just try to remember the happy times in between. I'm sorry this is so long but I felt so bad that you were feeling so hurt and I know she's probably not doing it on purpose. I hope things improve for you soon and am sending love and hugs to you.   |
Thank you so much, honey for your wonderful post! I truly appreciate you sharing your experience with me, and for assuring me that my daughter did not mean to be awful to me. I knew it in my heart, but it sure did hurt to listen to her.
My daughter's husband finally called me back, and was not avoiding me, he just doesn't pick up his messages at work very often, lolol! So I am forwarding the info I sent to Jen about the person at Hospice who can help, and the info about Complicated Grief. I told him I love him, and I will support him as much as I can, but as her husband, he is the one who will have to help my daughter to seek help. I can't make her do it.
He seemed very grateful to me for the call. He's so sweet, and I know my daughter puts him through so much. Thank goodness he loves her with all his heart.
Thanks again to EVERYONE for YOUR love and support! I really don't think I could do this without you!!!
