My mom has been bipolar since I was 2 years old. I am now 25. My childhood was affected by her disorder-I spent holidays w/ aunts because she was always in the hospital after trying to kill herself. I spent my life raising my brother who is 11 months younger then me. When I was in high school I moved in w/ my dad and step mom-because I wanted a "normal" life. . I am a currently a LPN (nurse) & still in college getting my RN degree. I work part time & attend school full time.
Well my mom is now in a home & recenlty has complained to me about everything that my brother & I dont do. We pick her up every other weekend for a pass,visit her once a week,& talk to her on the phone about 3 -5 times a week. And I guess that aint enough. She recently told me that she was talking to her friend about me & her friend said "I am glad I dont have a daughter like yours"
I was hurt! I have made excuses for her cuz of her mental illness. How do I stop making excuses for her?Enough is enough.
Ideas?
2006-09-30
04:23:19
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