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You are always welcome always to vent and just get it all out here!
It isn't light or airy, no, but it doesn't have to be. This is what is happening in your life and to you, and it is worth talking to people you trust - even if it's just this forum ๐ I get the pain of watching your mum deteriorate, even though my experiences cause was different, and it isn't easy to look after them. The chores are easy, the mental energy and internal stress it takes to just be present and witness to it is draining. I'm so sorry you and your mum and dad are going through this right now, I hope your mum is able to settle down now she is back home and will accept food. Sending you all my love and good vibes, if I could give you some of my mental energy I would do that too ๐๐๐
Big thanks.
I think the mental energy and stress will slowly catch up. Guess we'll see if I'm cut out for this (I have my doubts eek).