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Sibling frustration

CB in Abq
CB in Abq Member Posts: 1 Member

My issue is with my siblings. They know my 87-yoa mom's needs but won't alter their lifestyles to help. I am the youngest but the primary caregiver approx 90 percent of the time. I'm so resentful of them. I feel I'm losing my mind. I feel this situation will absolutely damage our relationships when everything is said and done. I'm also having trouble because I don't want to do this anymore, but I know my mom needs my help. I'm angry and frustrated and exhausted. Wondered if anybody else feels this way what about their siblings.

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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