Originally Posted by
DriGuy 
Taking care of an aging loved one is a full time job, and it's stressful. If you do it by yourself, it's even more stressful, because you won't have any time off, and it is indeed "long term" for a long time. I think taking this on would be more stress than what you are under right now. If you were rock solid sober for 15 years right now, it could still be overwhelming.
A guy older than me warned me when he found out I was taking care of an aging aunt, that no matter what you do, somebody's going be upset about it. And I'm happy he warned me, because it did happen a couple times. Relatives may not lift a finger to help, but they will be ready to criticize, and you have to be ready to give and take and in addition, to become an arbitrator between others who aren't even involved, but have different ideas on what should be done.
Nice going on the two months. Keep it up.
It really is overwhelming. I moved down here to help my mom after my father passed 3 years ago. Just housekeeping, preparing food, picking up prescriptions and such. Full time care as she is now is something I’m physically unable to do. She and my sisters know that but you’re right, I still was occasionally criticized. By my mom! That ended quickly, thankfully and she began to appreciate my help. In the beginning she became mad about the way I stacked her ice cube trays or washed her dishes- I was taking too long while hand washing them. Stressful it was.
Thank you, I will keep it going! I just need to remember I don’t drink and take that option off the table. 😊