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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The divorce forces the children into a caregiving role that would otherwise be undertaken by a spouse.  At least that's what my parents' divorce has done for me.

Even in a miserable marriage, there's someone to cal 911 if you fall down.[/quote]

My DH husband parents have been divorced a long time. Right now his mom is really ill and all the burden has been placed on her all kids. [b]She milks it too[/b]. My parents have been married over fifty years and live in a wonderful 65 an older community. The difference is like night and day.  I feel sorry for my spouse. It sucks.

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in this exact situation, except my parents are still able to live independently in their home. even though mil is the one who filed 25+yrs ago, she is still "the victim." you must tread lightly...it is VERY DIFFICULT to say anything critical of her or the way her health matters are handled because "she is alone."

my view---well, she chose to end the marriage. it's unreasonable to expect your children to shoulder 100% of the burden. it's unreasonable and unfair. what is more frustrating is that she has PLENTY of money to afford help but will not "because that's what my children are for."[/quote]

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