WishingWell
Well-known member
Hi!
I know a lot of you know my living and family situation. The only person I really have left in this world that is close to me and can deal with my "mental challenges" is my Mother. I live with her in a basement apartment in my Sister's home.
I found out a few days ago that she is in Renal Failure (Kidney), and to compliate that she is diabetic. She will be 82 years old soon, but you'd never know she was sick, and is going to meet with a Nutritionist for a diet on August 24. She will end up on dialysis and then the inevitable will happen if she doesn't follow the diet.
As much as I try, she really fights me about eliminating sugar and bad foods for her, and I can't force her to do or not do anything.
I am terrified of losing her, because of the strain with the rest of my family, she is all I have left in this world. I have no friends and don't drive, as most of you know. I will be all alone stuck in this basement to rot.
I wanted to know if anyone has any input as to how I can help make her days brighter, and how I can concentrate on how fortunate I am to have her instead of being so afraid of losing her.
Thanks for anything anyone can say.
I know a lot of you know my living and family situation. The only person I really have left in this world that is close to me and can deal with my "mental challenges" is my Mother. I live with her in a basement apartment in my Sister's home.
I found out a few days ago that she is in Renal Failure (Kidney), and to compliate that she is diabetic. She will be 82 years old soon, but you'd never know she was sick, and is going to meet with a Nutritionist for a diet on August 24. She will end up on dialysis and then the inevitable will happen if she doesn't follow the diet.
As much as I try, she really fights me about eliminating sugar and bad foods for her, and I can't force her to do or not do anything.
I am terrified of losing her, because of the strain with the rest of my family, she is all I have left in this world. I have no friends and don't drive, as most of you know. I will be all alone stuck in this basement to rot.
I wanted to know if anyone has any input as to how I can help make her days brighter, and how I can concentrate on how fortunate I am to have her instead of being so afraid of losing her.
Thanks for anything anyone can say.