There’s been so much drama in my life these days and sometimes I wonder whether its because I have more time to focus on it being that I’m on a sabbatical. Sibling relationships can be so complex, especially when there are elderly parents involved. Everyone wants what they think is best for their parents but no one is on the same page. I don’t ever want my kids to be in the position that I’m in now with my siblings and my parents. It’s so stressful and it rips whatever connections u have, apart.
Although my parents are very fortunate to have each other and still be in their own home at the age of 89, I sometimes wonder, is this the best we can do? They are nowhere near independent, they have to have two people with them at all times to care for them. And though my parents are alive, they are fragile physically and mentally. I can’t imagine what its like to be 89 and I’m not so sure I want to.
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