When Our Parents become Our Children

[Beestie]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

... you're allowed to complain, sometimes it helps, just not to them.

I agree 100%. My point wasn't about complaining - it was a poorly expressed idea that since, our parents gave so much of themselves to us - that it can help to reflect on that when it is our turn to look after them.

I'm in no position to comment on how to handle that burden and I would be mortified if I thought that wolf took my comment the wrong way - I was only trying to provide a comforting thought to ease her burden.

[wolf]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I'm sure your Mom would rather argue with you, than talk to anyone else.

Absolutely true!

Be strong like Russian woman.

Okay, so I should shoot her with the Avtomat Kalashnikov?

[wolf]

Originally Posted by Beestie

I'm in no position to comment on how to handle that burden and I would be mortified if I thought that wolf took my comment the wrong way - I was only trying to provide a comforting thought to ease her burden.

No, I didn't take it the wrong way ... I understood what you meant. And don't feel much differently.

I'm appreciative of everybody's comments, actually.

Thanks all!

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by wolf

Okay, so I should shoot her with the Avtomat Kalashnikov?

Pshaw, you'd shoot yourself first, you pussycat.

Beestie, It's perfectly normal to be embarrassed about resenting an unpleasant job we should, even want, to do. It helps to vent to people that understand that were venting and not complaining.
It's like soldiers, they love their country, feel they owe some service time and even want to do some, but still bitch plenty. Doesn't diminish their loyalty or dedication a bit.