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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I hear you all! I'm 53, I have a 9yo with autism and my 78 yr old mom, who is currently struggling with a new diabetes dx (this is scary, we literally are learning as we go). This is after the recent passing of my Dad, who had parkinsons. Oh, and I work full time and commute 2 hrs a day!

Thankfully Mom and Dad were prudent financially (modest, but will be fine). I live nearby, but am considering moving in (I'm divorced). I go there daily and don't have enough time to maintain two households. For example, just yesterday I was there and happened to go into a spare bedroom-to find the carpet wet! The ac unit in the hall closet next to it was overflowing. There went my day off-I got repair over and dried up the rug best I could.

I'm off today also and can't even get out of bed, I might be a little depressed not sure.
 My one sibling lives far away and travels a lot for work and doesn't help much.

Glad to vent here lol[/quote]

While not depressed (yet), beyond stressed and maxed out on patience and just when think a breather around the corner, like your AC unit, find something else. Cannot even remember what I did with “free” time. Taking time but learning to talk frankly with kids and parents when need break or emotionally gone. Do wonder at end of this how kids will view all of this. Biggest feeling have is tired and biggest emotion have is guilt when take breaks.[/quote]

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