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[quote=Anonymous]I’m with you OP.

2014 helped mom rehab and sell an investment property she owned, dad was unable to help
2015 dad died of cancer
2016 separated from my husband of 18 years
2016 helped mom sell another investment property
2017 divorce finalized
2018-2019 elderly dog can’t do stairs, slept in dining room until his passing
2019 helped mom sell my childhood home and move to a condo
2020 kid goes to college, mom tag teams and becomes incredibly needy
2020 mom falls and needs rotator cuff surgery that she never fully recovers from- her fault because she didn’t do anything she was told to do
2021 moved mom again
4/22 moved mom to independent living
11/22 mom has knee surgery which completely exacerbates her dementia
4/23 mom back in the hospital for suspected stroke, tests find old stroke but no reason for disorientation
5/23 moved mom to assisted living
12/23 mom falls and breaks pelvis, hospital stay followed by rehab leading to:
1/24 moving mom to memory care (if you’re counting that’s five moves for her in five years)

Work is starting to grumble, I’m considering putting in for FMLA so at least my job will be protected.  Mid-life has been really, really tough.  For perspective though when I start to get down I have to realize there’s always someone going through something worse.  I wouldn’t wish worse on anyone but unfortunately that’s life.[/quote]

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