Posted by Cindy W on September 2, 2000, at 22:04:59
In reply to Re: real life instruction manual?, posted by allisonm on September 2, 2000, at 21:39:29
> Cindy,
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> I'm so sorry to hear about your mom and wish there was something else I could do or say that would be helpful but am afraid there isn't.
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> When I knew my mom was in her last years (alcoholism, breast cancer) I gave up trying to change her or teach her a lesson, or whatever it was I was doing before and made a concerted effort to enjoy whatever time we had left. Now if she was drinking, I would stay away because I knew it would just mess me up and I had a lot on my plate anyhow with the breakup of my marriage. But I did find this attitude helped. I am trying to do the same now with my dad.
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> I know you said you don't see your pdoc for another 18 days, but is there any way to get in to see him earlier? If you explained your situation, could he put you on a list in case he has a cancellation or maybe could he make a little time for you on the phone? Taking care of yourself is very important right now.
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> Do you have to drive? Could you fly or take a bus or train?
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> I can't pray anymore, but I will hold you in my thoughts.
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> Best wishes,
> Allison
Allison, will see if it's possible for me to see my pdoc sooner, on a cancellation (the office isn't open, though, until Tuesday). Will see if taking a train, bus, or plane is possible, to see my Mom. Talked with my family today; my Mom sounds out of it (on morphine), my Dad seems to have nothing much to say and is in denial, and my sister keeps reassuring me that everything's fine (also in denial). Anyway, thank you for your support! Just knowing that others care means a lot to me, since I live alone.--Cindy W
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