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July 10, 2008, 9:54 pm PDT
parents in the middle
Quote From: nanaskasI am still in ccntact with my parents almost daily. They, of course are very concerned for us. We get together often. I know that God has a plan, but, it is difficult at our age to hear my mom say, "God must have something else for you to do." "Our footsteps are led by the Lord." Yes, I do believe that, but this is not His will. There has been tremendous stress on our family for a very long time. I love my parents so dearly. I am thankful for every day that I have with them. Every year they are more dear to me. This is very difficult for them, but of course, they don't want to, and shouldn't get in the middle. They have a tough time with my wanting to distance myself a bit. I have spoken with a psychiatrist, and she suggested that it would be a healthy thing to do, at least through all of this. I so appreciate your input. I don't have anywhere to turn with this, and this forum has helped me to see that I'm not nuts. I'm glad that you have manged to stay in touch with your parents. I know that this is hard for them, but you need to do what's best for you, at this point. If you don't, you will only suffer more, and I know your parents wouldn like that even less.
I don't blame them for not getting in the middle. In fact,in the end, that would probably only make things worse.
I don'tknow you, but I suspect that one of the biggest probelms, even for your parnets, is that everybody keeps expecting this to be "resolved" and maybe, for everybody to "kiss and make up." I think you all need to let go of that idea for now -- well, I think you alredy have. You and your sister each need to go on with your separate lives, etc. Never mind "closure" or any of that, at least not for now. Distancing yourself sounds good, even if your parents don't like the idea.
Maybe you need to avoid talking to them about this. I'm sure there are many other topics you and your folks can talk about, even if it'sless personal stuff like the latest movies or current politics. But even if it doesn't seem like it, I think you do have people to turn to -- that psychiatrist and the people here on the message boards.
Good luck to you.
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