shadowwood

(For those who don't know the story, see my first two or three posts.)

Long story short, my mother is extremely sick in the hospital. She has had surgery. I have been told that it is touch and go.

I am keeping my distance. I will not go to see her because I am terrified of my brother.

My problem is-- I feel nothing. My give-a-damn is busted. I am seriously disturbed by my lack of caring and emotion.

WTH is wrong with me?

Barbara52

There is nothing wrong with you! You are protecting yourself from further pain as I see it. A perfectly rational thing to do!

Learning how

:praying I will keep you and your mom in my prayers. I think that by keeping up with her condition (checking in with your dad or hospital staff) you are doing what you can. If your brother is around and going to cause a problem then keeping your distance is most likely for the best.
You have the take care of yourself and what good does it do to be at home (or at the hospital) beside yourself with fear?
Just take it day by day or if needed hour by hour.
Take care