My DD suffers terribly with OCD. She doesn't enjoy cleaning for its own sake, but feels compelled to keep her house completely spotless at all times. She has a lovely home, but can't really enjoy it as she hates inviting people round in case they 'contaminate' things. She has a dear little girl age two, who I look after for a few days each week while she works.
I was somewhat dismayed this afternoon, when DD came to pick up DGD and said "Oh, mum - when I'm rich I shall pay for you to have a cleaner so that you won't have to live in a dirty house!"
She is the kindest, most loving and attentive daughter, and I know she didn't mean to hurt my feelings, but she has left me feeling rather grubby! I must also point out that I was given the nickname 'slutty' ironically, because I've always been a bit houseproud - you know, like Little John was actually very large!
I suppose I should shrug it off, knowing that she suffers a very real and distressing mental health problem, but I know that I shall be taking extra care to buff the house up before her next visit.
What do other Grans think - do any of you have a child who suffers with this compulsive disorder? I would do anything to help her, but am aware that it's probably not useful to adopt her excessive cleaning habits!
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