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My mum

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eddiecat78 Fri 01-May-26 12:48:52

I'm in the same situation. My Dad died 7 years ago and I found his final years incredibly stressful. He became very reliant on me and demanding - expecting me to sort out all his problems. He was also very depressed especially for the last 2 years when he was in a carehome. I saw him most days and each visit was extremely distressing.
Prior to this we had a very good relationship, he did lots for me and we shared many happy times - but all of my memories are of those final years.

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Biscuitmuncher Fri 01-May-26 12:23:11

I'm feeling more than a bit conflicted. I was very close with my mum, loved her so much. My dad died very suddenly when he was in his mid 50s my mum adored him, never ever got over him. She became very bitter and as her only child I became I suppose her everything. But this is where my problem lies, she became very hard to be around, different problems occurred and she made my life miserable. I never let her down I was always there for her
So why can't I remember the happy times with her all that's in my mind is the stress of her final years

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