My mum is 78 and going through single cell lung cancer, I've been doing EVERYTHING for her, is this too much? Do i force her to do things for herself? Tonight, she laid beside her bedside, shouted me up to get her pills from her bedside, and didn't get them herself! Is she milking me? Shes going through chemo, but I fear she's loosing independence. HELP!!
Hi Mixedup I am sorry to ready about your Mum. Maybe she is very scared and doesn't know how to deal with it all. I do think that perhaps your should talk to her and explain how you feel. She can do things for herself and should do. She really does not want to lose her independence and become reliant on you. This is not good for her or for you. Hope you sort things out soon.
Lee x
Hello Mixedup
I am also so sorry to read about your mum. I agree with Lee (Leelaloo) in the post above, yes you should talk to her - the issue is you want to keep on the best of terms with her too.
On the Community, we do have another group you may wish to join for help and support and where you will find others in the same or similar situation. Here's the link you need to join the group:
Just click on the link I have provided and once the page opens up, click on "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page. Once you have joined the group you can introduce yourself in the "New Here - Say Hello" section. You can either start a new post or copy and paste your post above.
I wish you all the best moving forward.
Best wishes - Brian.

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