Just need to vent and cry

[Medusa]

It's interesting that you said that you feel your career has been taking care of your parents. When I was experiencing much the same thing, I felt the same way. And after my Dad died, I either would stay w/my Mom in PA for a month or so or I'd bring her to OH to stay w/me. I went back and forth to PA for 5 years. It was exhausting. If you think you can move your dad to a facility closer to you, it might be something to think about it. Of course, you alone know the big picture but it could mean a better quality of life for you both. You're a good daughter; never forget that and blessings, both expected and unexpected, will flow to you.

[RICHARD]

Been there.

It's not easy extending yourself in that direction.

If it helps you to know, you aren't alone in having to do a job that you feel is
a 'thankless' proposal.

Do what I used to do.

Jump in the car and go for a ride.

Take a tape you like, put in on and go for a short run about town.

Cry, sing, yell, talk to yourself, ask questions, scream -let it all hang out.
When the tape is over come back home and relax.

Sometimes there is very little you can do about life and the turns in it. We are along for the ride. It's bumpy, you go places you don't want to go or see-but you always are richer for the experience. Good or bad.

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Back in 2001-2, I had a six month trial from hell.


9/11, my dad lost a leg, died on Halloween, buried him the day before my b-day. Blew up two engines in cars, my brother lost a toe, my GF got cancer and passed away in March 02. And there were a few more things that came to pass that I cannot remember.

It got to the point where I thought to myself, 'god, I don't know what else you can toss at me, but if I can make it though this, nohing will ever get me down."

Tough people manage, the ones that don't have the strength crumble.

Think about being on a ladder. There are people who are farther down the rungs that have more to bear than we can imagine.

Look up, that's the only place to go.

[jazzcat]

Thanks Richard. I often get inspiration from you, and even more often a laugh which is just as helpful.

[RICHARD]

Thanks Richard. I often get inspiration from you, and even more often a laugh which is just as helpful.

The laughs I can handle....If I inspire you, you may want to see a mental health specialist!

The hardest part is thinking you are alone with what you have to do.
The easiest part is finding out that you aren't alone and you have many wonderful people on PT that will lend you a shoulder, a hand or just a few words of encouragement.

You are never alone in the world, until you speak about what's in your heart.

One of my favorite 'Mexican sayings' is "Caras miran, Corazones no".

Translated?

Faces are seen, Hearts aren't.

[kimlovescats]

Lori, I'm glad to hear that you are feeling at least a bit relieved. (((hugs)))