Annie's Mailbox®, July 1
by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
Dear Annie: I am 49, the eldest of four siblings and have been suffering with multiple sclerosis for years. My family has little understanding of what living with MS is all about, even though they have seen me at my worst. I don't want their pity, but it would be nice to have some appreciation for what I'm going through and occasional assistance. Instead, in times of need, they distance themselves.
My relationship with my family is now at its worst. Last fall, I had a verbal confrontat ...
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Posted by: Pat-tricia
Comment: #1
Wed Jul 1, 2009 12:35 PM
LW1: Not knowing whether the lw is male or female, I'm referring to him/her as a him; it gets too complicated otherwise. It appears the lw not only has MS, he's lost his family as a result. His siblings shouldn't have to cut off their mom on his account, but they could at least visit without the mom or invite their sibling to visit when mom isn't expected. It sounds as though they also simply sided with mom. Unfortunately, the lw will need to look for friends and support elsewhere. --------
LW2: I just wonder what the staff at her doctor's office or the doctor himself is going to think about this lw constantly calling about her husband's yelling yawn. Can you imagine the conversation in that office after one of her calls? I really don't have any advice for this lw, I just saw the possible humor or irritation resulting from the calls.----------
LW3: This sounds familiar. My husband had an aunt (his uncle's wife) who found fault with everything. She had a specially named disease that everyone refers to whenever anyone else complains about something. It translates as "AuntMeganitis." I changed the aunt's name to protect the innocent. __ ;-) __ I don't know how she treated her dil, but everyone else in the family was at fault for one (or a good number of) thing(s) over the years. As far as I know, no one escaped her sharp eye or her sharp tongue - even her own mil.
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