Hello, This story is very specific, so if you know me, please don’t out me – I’m desperate.
There are several issues here – don’t know whether to break them all down or not – but basically – the culmination of all of these problems is leaving me spiralling into depression.
I am married with two boys. Marriage fine, kids fine.
Problem 1 – My husband’s sister was killed many years ago – she had a baby daughter who went to live with her grandparents (my in-laws). We thought this was the very best decision for her at the time. We have always played a very active role in her care – taking her on holidays and day trips as one of our own. Now, my mother in-law is terminally ill and we are taking a much bigger role in her care. My problem is although she is being well cared for on a normal basis, the personal care details are being overlooked. Her hair is often unwashed – which I have broached with her, but it’s not getting through. I have taken her to buy bras as she now needs them, but often doesn’t wear them, when she needs to. Her dress is often inappropriate – not only for her age, but for weather conditions etc… I am losing sleep over this and don’t know what to do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. In fact – this is so long – I am going to post the other half of my problem in a separate post. Thanks in advance. I’m fragile – please be nice.
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PermanentlyDieting · 14/10/2013 11:20
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