Caring for Dying Parent - How Much is Too Much?

[Anonymous]

I'm so sorry for your loss OP.

I applaud how it seems you handled things at the end. You prioritized time with your dad, and now you're prioritizing your own well-being. That seems exactly right to me.

And I'm glad you and your Dad were spared a longer, more drawn out nightmare.

Wishing you peace.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. So the situation took a turn to where it was clear the end was near. I dropped everything and went up and sat in the hospital 12 hours a day (split shifts with sibling bc dad didn't want to be alone) for, I dunno, since I first posted, I guess. Up until his last breath.

It was very expensive, but ultimately the business will survive it and I'll recover. After dad passed I got dragged into a toxic family situation over last wishes and inheritances, and when it got really bad I just got in my car and came home and cut the whole thing loose. I am happy with what I did for dad and left with my dignity and conscience intact. Can't say the same for all family members, and I'm skipping the funeral, but after making it all about dad all week, I'm looking out for myself now.

I'm so sorry for your loss, OP. It sounds like you handled things as well as possible, all around. All the best to you.