Struggling

Typically this statement is used in sarcasm as we share the deep sighs of the weight of a day or situation. Taking it in a literal sense there’s a very real situation that has proven to be a repeated struggle in my life, and not many of us talk about it. The day you become a parent to your parent(s).

Making adult decisions for someone who is still an adult. Taking away basic rights (living alone, driving, food choices, etc.). We all swore we would take care of our parents as they took care of us, always promising “once I get a job that pays good money I’m going to take care of you”. What we didn’t realize is the struggle of becoming a caretaker. Partnering (or arguing) with siblings over choices and decisions.  Bonding or breaking relationships in the family over said choices.

The harsh realization that the parent child relationship you once knew will never be the same again, and in fact is likely reversed. The struggle is real.

Author: Shari