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Don’t say: “Mom’s constant needs are wearing me down.”
Many unsupportive family members justify their lack of caregiving involvement by denying a parent’s deficits. Rather than believe what you are saying and accepting that Mom needs care, they are likely to criticize you for being an exaggerator and complainer.
Excerpt by Barry Jacobs