That’s a nice remembrance. Did you notice how, with your mother’s passing, you felt like an orphan even as 50-something adult? I sure did. My dad passed 19 years before my mom, and my mom passed 2.5 years ago. I too found myself on disability, living with my mom when her needs increased due to accumulating ailments of age, with my being caregiver for her last couple years. IIRC your path was not too much different. Take solace in the fact that today few people have the gift of having a loved one taking care and watching over them in their vulnerable days. And yes the relationship changes to a friendship if you get along reasonably well. I remember some of her comments now and again. How fortunate for you to have a cool mom. I certainly did too. I like to think she’s still there in a role akin to a guardian angel. Time will tell. Peace.
That’s a nice remembrance. Did you notice how, with your mother’s passing, you felt like an orphan even as 50-something adult? I sure did. My dad passed 19 years before my mom, and my mom passed 2.5 years ago. I too found myself on disability, living with my mom when her needs increased due to accumulating ailments of age, with my being caregiver for her last couple years. IIRC your path was not too much different. Take solace in the fact that today few people have the gift of having a loved one taking care and watching over them in their vulnerable days. And yes the relationship changes to a friendship if you get along reasonably well. I remember some of her comments now and again. How fortunate for you to have a cool mom. I certainly did too. I like to think she’s still there in a role akin to a guardian angel. Time will tell.
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