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[quote=Anonymous]Amen to all posters. We in my family are having our own version of this movie, which is not without its comic moments. Took a number of factors to get my Mom to understand that she might have kids and grandkids, but that doesn't mean she can rely on them for rides, groceries, etc, particularly when she lives in a community that provides a lot of services she had never bothered to learn about. And when some of her favorite ride-givers either work full-time, or live in different cities, or both! I've always found the expression "there are no victims, only volunteers" a little harsh, but there's a kernel of truth there. At some point you have to stop volunteering to be victimized by your father's increasing age and needs. Remember that: 1) Your children need you too; 2) If you weren't around, your father would find some way to get to his appointments; and 3) You need time for yourself, particularly with all that pressure on you. Good luck with it all![/quote]
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