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Anyone else waiting for a very elderly abusive parent to go?

(32 Posts)
silverlining48 Sat 28-May-22 12:09:07

Yes your mum could live til 100 or more, or not. No one knows. Live your life and stop counting what she spends, it’s hers to do with as she wishes.

AGAA4 Sat 28-May-22 12:02:37

It doesn't sound as though your mother has done much for you in the past so it's unlikely she will in the future.
You owe an abusive parent nothing so don't let her carry on spoiling your life.

Polly7 Sat 28-May-22 12:02:16

Difficult i know & awfully hard to deal with these emotions
Because you are a good caring soul it bothers you pls remember that
Might it help talking to an outsider? I was too proud
I decided in the end that Love conquers all type of thing. Nobody is perfect no, but when you are hurt underneath it hard to deal with emotions think mum daughter the hardest
Hope you can find a route to not let this effect you bitterly maybe write it down and ad ‘but from now on I’m going to …..
I ended up rising above it and remembering better times
It becomes a habit then

Apologies if on wrong tact for you but beats getting bitter
We’re each different
Iv got unresolved issues/hurts but know I dont want to cut ties yes some days it catches me out but let’s say it’s diluting over time
Most important thing is to feel free
Sorry if rambled
TC

Elizabeth27 Sat 28-May-22 11:59:52

Did you continue contact for the inheritance? It doesn’t sound as though she needed you. You have walked away now so work on forgetting about her.

Redhead56 Sat 28-May-22 11:52:47

If she was neglectful and abusive did you ever confront her about it? It sounds as if she has a cosy life and the means for herself in her surroundings.
Why can you not walk away and concentrate on your own family? You need not have a guilty conscience what has she given you besides misery. You are not bitter or materialistic you just question what you did to deserve the treatment you got. Live your own life and let her live hers as she so wishes in her selfish world.

welbeck Sat 28-May-22 11:46:06

sounds like it.
if she is well cared for, no money worries, health ok, what is the burden of your involvement.
can't you just send her a card occasionally if you want to keep in touch.
you don't have to actually do anything for her, do you.
you sound annoyed that she is using her money as she wishes.
if you are in financial need, have you thought of requesting a loan/gift from her, after explaining why you are in difficulties.
otherwise, just leave her to live her life, and you yours.

mumx5 Sat 28-May-22 11:30:09

My biological mother was neglectful and abusive. She's now 96 and I've been a generous, kind daughter until a year ago when I just can't do it any more. I'm not estranged because I'm an only child and she's widowed from my stepfather, but I just cannot wait to be done. I tell myself, she could live past a hundred, she's got no health issues, and to just "let it go," but it's hard. How to cope with my strong emotions? She chose a posh retirement community in America, she's very well looked after, in good spirits. At one point she had a full-time paid companion (in addition to carers). Maybe I'm bitter that there will be no inheritance for me? I don't like to think that I'm that materialistic, but maybe I am.....