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Would you help a parent in this situation?

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feelingbadinadoormatway · 05/10/2024 14:00

Been NC with DM for years . Recently she contacted me and I thought I will keep it limited as I’m aware via siblings she has a terminal diagnosis.
We’ve spoken briefly a few times . I’ve tried to keep it to neutral topics it’s been ok.

I was NC due to emotional abuse when I was a child and teenager and I left home very young.

Yesterday she called me as she is feeling unwell and asked me to please help her next week with walking her dog once a day and taking her to some appointments and shopping. I was quite shocked she asked. I got a bit muddled up and just said I wasn’t sure and ended the call. My
siblings have now asked can I please help as they are doing so much and need me to step up as well ?

I don’t feel I can do it. But I feel guilty ?! Why ???? I know logically i shouldn’t feel guilty

OP posts:
Maryminx · 17/10/2024 14:40

No No No!
I have been in very similar circumstances being a doormat and suffered abuse. At hands of siblings plus parents..They know how vulnerable and I'm sure a lovely person. I know exactly what u mean by u feeling guilty. I have now reached 76 and it took me to age of 70 to see the light.Im not bitter as that eats u up. Look after yourself xx

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