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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]  I'm in my mid 40s with tween kids and dealing with aging parent issues (dementia, surgeries, needing me more) closeby and then DH's parents are farther away, but also issues, though more complicated since mom was al alcoholic and dad left and moved on.I am not looking for advice like getting more siblings involved in care or going to a support group. I know that stuff. I am just looking for some hope that it gets better or there is light. I feel stressed, but the end game leaves me an orphan and I love my parents, though i don't want them to suffer. My kids go through pleasant and tweeny phases and I know they will grow up and anything with them gets better sometimes that day or in a week or whatever. I just don't see where there is all headed, but my kids become adults and I lose my parents and IDK, my husband and I have more time to eachother-the one silver lining?[/quote]

The silver lining is being able to spend more time with your husband. Try and focus on the best parts of life and know it will pass so quickly. The empty nest is only lonely if you haven't cultivated a good relationship with your husband along the way. I'll be 48 this year with both our children moved out. My husband and I are really enjoying our time together and having the freedom to travel. Prayers for strength to cope with aging parents (I know it can be difficult). Also, enjoy those tweens and soon to be teens they will out and busy with their own lives before you can blink. [/quote]

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