My mum and dad live about 50 miles away, i.e about just over an hour's drive. My mum drives, my dad doesn't, but she hates driving anywhere she's unfamiliar with. I've lived in this town now for 9 years and she's been here twice - once was for my wedding. My dads been down quite a few times - he just jumps on the train but my mum has never done it - TBH she hates going anywhere except when she goes to visit her sister in Scotland. I've even bought her a sat nav to try and make her more confident about driving further afield. When we went to see them at Christmas my sister jokingly said 'when Babyig has the baby are you actually going to go and visit her for once?' - she sort of shrugged and evaded the question.
I understand that she has a genuine issue about driving and the journey includes the horrible M25 but I'm feeling a bit hurt that she can't overcome this when it's such an important time. Especially when she could easily come for the day by train - she wouldn't need to drive at all!
AIBU to expect her to at least try?