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[quote=Anonymous]I came to this forum to ask about this exact issue.  The upcoming holidays raise this issue for us.  I bore the brunt of caregiving despite siblings and spouses in the same town doing almost nothing to assist, even when clearly and repeatedly asked.  They've never said thank you.  They hold a party line amongst themselves that what we did to help the parents really wasn't that hard and their reasons for not helping absolve them.  It is so hurtful, deeply disappointing, and was also hurting to the parents who didn't see or speak with their children much in their last couple of years.  These siblings acknowledge their parents were wonderful.  This isn't the result of some pathos in the relationships over the years.  It is simply that elder care is painful, tedious and exhausting, and they did not want to do it.  It is so hard to attend family gatherings now and act like nothing happened.   Anyone else feel this way?  I'd love to hear how everyone handles it.  Good luck and hugs to us all over the upcoming holidays.  
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