I was wondering if any other caregivers are experiencing feelings of sadness in seeing their parents age. My mom lives with me but it is hard to see her at this stage. I want to be the best daughter that I can be but don't know how to when these feelings are around. It is hard for me to even look at her as I miss the Mom I had when she was younger. I have just begun to feel this way a few months ago. Do any of you suffer from depression about this and how do you handle the inevitable.
Thank you so much
Best,
Jackie
Thanks, I will give her that hug. Our daughter came home from the West this weekend. We had not seen her in 9 months. Mom was thrilled as we kept it a secret until our daughter walked in the door. It was really wonderful to see mom so happy. Have a good night and good dreams.
Linda
It happens to us all, I guess, if we are lucky. It is the natural process, but I still mourn what I had and the parents who raised me. Try not to dwell on what is gone and rather, cherish what you have today.
Linda
I recently made a scrapbook(didn't take a lot of time to do) and put pictures of my parents from their childhood on in it. It was so good for me to do that. It helped me come the full circle with them....especially when they saw the scrapbook! They love talking about their childhood...memories of their parents too. :-)