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    • CommentAuthorlikearose
    • CommentTimeJan 31st 2010
     
    I am 61 and am taking care of my 87 year old mother. Are there others out there that are taking care of their parents. I think it would be good to have some sort of support group in the Lesbian community. Is there anyone else out there going through the same thing?
    • CommentAuthorDeCa05
    • CommentTimeFeb 3rd 2010
     
    Well, I'm kinds in the same situation, but I'm just 22. I just recently bought a house for my family, which includes my mom and grandma. Everything is in my name, I buy all the groceries, and cook all the meals; I even take care of there medical needs (with supplements of course) and finances. Not exactly the same, but I do want you to know that you’re fantastic. “After the verb ‘to Love,’ ‘to Help’ is the most beautiful verb in the world.”
    • CommentAuthorwincie
    • CommentTimeFeb 6th 2010
     
    Hi likearose, There are lots of us around! My partner's mom is 84 and even though she is in an assisted living facility there are many things to do to help her. Doctors appts., articles to buy for her, etc. etc. And most importantly, Becky sees her twice a week minimum.

    There are many in our church (New Beginnings - mostly GLBT in NLR) whose parents are elderly and they are involved in caring for them either by themselves or along with other family members.

    I see many of them juggling jobs and homes and parents and relationships. Are you retired or still working?
    • CommentAuthorwincie
    • CommentTimeFeb 11th 2010
     
    Hi LikeaRose and DeCa..ya'll okay?
    Snow, ice, etc. have kept Becky at home this week but she's getting out to visit with her mom today.
    If ya'll want to start a support network of some kind, would it be an "online" network or a "actually get together" network?
    ya'll are fantastic! wincie
    • CommentAuthorlikearose
    • CommentTimeFeb 28th 2010
     
    I am sorry I have not been here lately. I was glad to see a couple of comments about senior parents. Between work and taking care of my mom it is hard to find time to do anything else. Thank goodness my partner wants to help. But sometimes it does seem overwhelming to have the responsibility all by myself. I love my mom dearly and want to help as much as I can, but sometimes I just can't do it all and I hate putting it off on my partner. I am so thankful that I have a partner that understands. I am sure there are lots of that don't.

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