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It has been awhile since I posted here. I have been the primary caregiver to my mother for 10 years. She is 94, and it’s no longer safe for her to live in her apartment. She is likely moving to a retirement home in another city (closer to my sister) in November. I am exhausted, and need to step back from this role. I want to return to my previous city. I have been seeing a therapist for support in taking my life back.
If the home does not work out, I am moving, anyway, and we will arrange for the appropriate level of in-home support. I cannot continue to be held hostage here by an aging parent. I want Mom to be safe, and I want to be free.

b8ted2sink · Accepted Answer

Great that you have a sister to help take over ! Seize this opportunity &amp; move ON!

waytomisery · Answer

Good to hear !!!
Good Luck .

MeDolly · Answer

Good for you...about time!

Geaton777 · Answer

Kudos to you for making yourself the priority! May you have peace in your heart as you reach dry land. (((hugs!)))

Daughterof1930 · Answer

Your mother has been blessed to have you. How wise of you to realize both her no longer being safe where she is and your own need to protect your health. This is the right move for you both, and certainly doesn’t mean you’ll care any less for mom, it just becomes different. I wish you the best in this approaching change

Danielle123 · Answer

Thank you. You are right—this is the hardest road that I have ever travelled.

AlvaDeer · Answer

Good news. I am glad you have the support of a therapist. This is a tough journey. The saying that it will be so, is the easy part.

In deep. Swimming to shore.

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