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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sounds like you know they are mentally ill-- big hoarding issues and maybe aspergers? Do you feel that if you stop sending money and detach yourself that something truly awful will happen-- they may end up living in real filth, or homeless, or being taken advantage of? They are probably not going to change for the better at this point. If things do ever get really bad, well, that's what social services is for. They'll probably never listen to you anyway.

Did you ever read The Glass Castle? The story is about an extreme case of bizarre parents and parenting but long story short, the author eventually realized that her parents were who they were and she had to take care of herself (and in the end, they didn't even want her help). Might be an interesting book for you to read. [/quote]
Thanks for the book rec- I will definitely read it
No, I think they will be fine- my father is somewhat more functional than my mother. They are living in real filth though... But they won't starve or become homeless, I am sure
I think they want me to stay in touch- of course- I guess this is why I still call and visit
I also had a feeling that their company is truly beneficial for my child- now I discovered that there are quite a few people around us whose company is no less beneficial for him- and much less stressful for me

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