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My daughter, with 2 siblings living abroad, resents being my next of kin.

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mumofmadboys Sat 07-Aug-21 22:50:14

Sorry you are in this difficult situation. I would avoid being involved in the 2 daughters failing to talk to each other. Enjoy your older D's company while she is here. Your younger D may come round a bit. Just get on with enjoying your life , keeping active. You dont know what the future holds but enjoy the active time you have left. I wish you well

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Tomthumb Sat 07-Aug-21 21:37:58

I have two adult children living abroad, and one local one, my youngest. Now I am a widow, I've moved to a big retirement village, where there is everything available, including care if needed. I am 87 but very fit and healthy, riding a bike, driving, playing badminton, but do realise this could change.

My local daughter bitterly resents her sister choosing to live far away, when we were in our eighties. She does not have to do anything for me at the moment, but expects the worst, I imagine. She is dutiful, but not warm towards me, and is not keen to chat on the phone. Just now, my older daughter is staying here, and the younger one won't even speak to her and discuss the situation, so we can't get anywhere.
I've even offered to employ a mediator, but no. Any ideas, please?

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