Re: Dad is sick - dealing with FOG - to Theresa

April 5, 2005

Theresa,

Thanks for your reply and your support. The information about the

psychologist on the radio is very affirming. I did not go to visit

him today. I am not making any definite plans, and will take each

day as it comes with this situation. (Fortunately, I have a

therapist appointment this evening, that will help.)

Sylvia

> Wow, Sylvia - that's pretty tough for you. I think you dealt with

it

> well because I heard a very good psychologist on the radio the other

> day. This lady called in and said her parents had been abusive to

her

> (did not go into details) and so she did not feel lovey toward her

> parents. But, they were in their 70s and she wanted to do what's

> right regardless even if she felt like she did not want to see them

> because of all the bad feelings she has to deal with. The

> psychologist said that to honor your father and mother means that

the

> lady could do things like - if the 70-year-old mother gets confused

> real easy, the daughter could help her out a little with her bank

> statements. If her parents are not able to afford medication they

> need, then daughter could help out with that. In no way does the

> daughter at all have to feel all nice and gushey toward them or even

> hug them or kiss them or tell them they are wonderful or any of

that.

> He was saying that her parents, as human beings, just needed to

have

> their basic needs taken care of.

>

>...> Theresa

>

Recommended Posts