Oh crap do you call brother? He is peice of work in my book! This is going to pull mom apart with all stuffing like scarecrow in wizard of oz! You can call me Il pm my number to you
Hugs hang in there

waiting for call to destress my friend Edger....hugs

Oh hell no, if I found out my brother was planning that, I call him and tell him to put those batteries back, all he's gotta do is go to any local outlet and buy some batteries. And truth is, a true prepared person doesn't need to look for batteries, because they got packs of them in a drawer for this very occasion.

Dang it, why do some family members have to be such jerks sometimes?

I HAVE A BROTHER WHO assaulted me so i am not good one to start on on how brothers are with sisters or moms. but take deep breath, give yourself some quiet time to think of options if any you can do today. waiting here for snow to start after bit also. feel for your frustration for sure.. i understand all of it. we can chat with you,,offer support here. as you need it. we are here for you....

Thanks for your support. I really need it. Brother found battery. Mom of course went on to complain how far away he had to go to find batteries. Then complain about her pain. Very painful. And brother knows it but doesnt help her much. And doesnt make food for her. I dont know if she actually asked or not. Probably not for food. She does ask for help with some stuff. He woukd yell and complain loudly and maybe make excuses if she asked him to make food. I offer over and over to get meals on wheels or a aid to help her dress and make food. She has constant excuses why not. And when she diesnt have excuse its still no. It takes me an hour and a half to drive to her house. And cause of anxiety its difficult. Its very stressful for me when mom wont accept the help I can give her.
Barbara

I pray that your mother and brother make it through this storm without problem. I pray for the same for you.

I'm in a similar situation with my mom in that she finds herself in many difficult situations today basically because of poor choices she has made in the past. I struggle thinking I should do more for her and, like you, get stressed out over her situation. But, over the past year I have tried to "let go" of her problems...doing the best I can but also realizing that the best I can do for her is what also allows me to take care of myself. It's a sad situation to be in, but I still hope that things will eventually improve for my mom.

Take care of yourself and provide your mom with as much support as you are able to provide her...without allowing her to make you feel guilty that you should be doing more.

how is mom now that it is Monday? Hugs bill