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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My rant: There's five of us and we had great parents growing up. Parents were involved and empathetic with all of us. Helped each of us when we needed it. They provided for us financially and emotionally. I'm a middle child. Mom is previously decreased. Now my elderly dad needs some help - mainly just check ins to make sure he's ok. We all live close to him. I'm the only one who seems to be able to help him at anytime. The other siblings do not have families of their own and do not have time to help Dad per their own admission. I've asked for help and it has fell on deaf ears. Dad has asked them to help same thing - saying yes and never showing up. They certainly have time to travel - non work and help others ( non family) at any given day/time who treat my siblings poorly. I really do not know why I'm surprised by this, they didn't help with mom 7 years ago. Not asking for advice. Just can't believe that they can't lift a finger to help Dad who has been there for each of them at any given time even very revently.[/quote] If there are 5 of you it may be east for them to think that someone else will step up so they don’t have to. Since yo u are stepping up, they don’t have to and they probs ly think someone else will. If all of them are single with no other family, I’m guessing upper 50’s and 60’s, they may just be used to thinking about and taking care of themselves. Do you all get together for birthdays and holidays? If so, who organizes and hosts?[/quote]
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