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Comments on all articles by Karen Cook (102)  
Caregivers To Aging Parents: The "Only Child" Syndrome
Daphne: (158 days 17 hours ago.)
Oh my...you just don't know how much (its apparent that you do). In addition to the above, add to it, paying 2/3 of the rent on a single room within an assisted living facility for my Mom, instead of depositing same into my Sep IRA. I keep saying to myself "while she can still value her surounding, I want her to have..." I just want to be always be able to pay whatever is needed. I know that might not always be the case, however. Thanks, Karen.
Response from Karen Cook (102) : (158 days 13 hours ago.)
Hi Daphne!
I appreciate you taking the time to respond to my article. It means a lot to me. The conflicting emotions we have for years sometimes can do us in. And you are so right! The financial burden of having to go it alone is mind-boggling. Mom and I were blessed she was able to stay with me. But I still find myself lying in bed at night thinking, "Oh, I wish I could have done this or that. If only I could have given her this.." The guilt! It will be 2 years in May and it feels like 2 months ago. She's probably laughing at me saying, "What are you complaining about. I'm in paradise now!"
At least that's the thought that keeps me going. We have to know we "did our best". Take strength from that. On the other hand, we need to worry about our own future. It's one tough balancing act. I still have moments when I feel resentment for not being able to think only of ME. But, I know deep down, that I couldn't have done it any differently. That's the way we ARE! Just think Daphne...of the parents in the world who would give anything to have daughters like us!
May good thoughts and power surround you!
Karen
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