His wife left him and he has MS. I live with him now and my world is so small. I am grateful to be taking care of my father however it has been life changing and at times a crisis. He doesn't get around very well and is going through an extremely painful divorce that I am also helping him with. The circumstances have been devastating and it seems like something bad happens everyday. I am so lonely, so empty and so sad. I am full of fear. I do see a Dr. for medicine but feel I can't get out of this painful rut.
She's falsely accused him of abuse in court and lost, plus has forged his name on a number of things. What grounds does she have for asking for so much? Sounds like she abandoned him and he should divorce her on the grounds of mental cruelty and financial abuse.
Should he eventually go to an assisted living since his mobility is so low?
How are you surviving financially with all of this going on?
Take care and keep in touch. I'm going to take a break.
Can her prove the forgery? She should have to go to jail.
Has he seen a doctor for his depression?
The two of you being depressed at the same time and spending all of your time together in isolation from the rest of the world is a very unhealthy mixture.
Keep coming back and venting!
How old is he and what specifically does he need you to do for him?
Does he have extra money to pay for some extra caregivers so that it does not all fall on you 24/7 which is impossible. People who work in nursing homes and assisted living only work 8 hour shifts.
What are you so full of fear about? Yes, go see a doctor. Some meds should free you up to get out with other people and thus not feel so lonely and so empty. It also sounds like you may be absorbing some of your dad's pain over the divorce. Try to just feel your own emotions without absorbing his.
Call the doctor's office today and make an appointment.
I wish you the best in working through this mess. Do come back and let us know how things are going.