I had a head injury on Sunday evening that suddenly became a one-sided headache, confusion and dizziness on Monday evening. I couldn't bend my head or lay down without it become more intense.
I called 111 who told me to go to A&E. I moved house a week ago, didn't have any cash for a taxi (drivers refuse to accept cards here) and would need to have looked for an ATM late at night.
Called my mum asking if I could get a lift to hospital. She told me to go to bed and see how it was in the morning.
Next day, even worse by lunchtime. Call 111 again and can't string a proper sentence together. They tell me I should have gone last night.
Go to A&E and get diagnosed with concussion. Get a leaflet about needing to stay with someone for 24 - 48 hours in case things get worse and expected symptoms. Told not to read, watch tv etc for a few days and gradually return to work after at least 7 days.
Parents left me alone for several days. They popped in for literally one minute on Tuesday and one minute yesterday. On the Tuesday I was so unwell I couldn't get out of bed to answer the door, so they let themselves in with a spare key. I was in the dark and could only answer with yes or no. Same yes or no answers yesterday.
Feeling more normal today, though really resentful that I was left alone without being able to wash the dishes etc. I had no plates or cutlery. My bed was delivered a few days ago and I was too unwell to make it, so I've been sleeping on a mattress on the floor. I'd told them I can't use my oven because turning it on causes the power to the full house to cut off. They brought me a frozen meal in response. All I ate yesterday was a packet of crisps.
In contrast, they've spent full days with my sister who had a baby two weeks ago. She lives in a city around 90 minutes drive away (I live 10 minutes drive from them), both mother and baby are healthy, she has a husband she lives with 24/7, both off on full pay, both sets of grandparents involved and she has several close friends who have children.
I know it's near Christmas but this was the final straw for me. I've been neglected by them at various points in the past and it's had a long term effect on my other relationships. I stayed with a controlling and emotionally abusive boyfriend for three years because it felt familiar.