Numero Cinco ,'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Add me to the folks thinking you dad may need a break from her. Maybe that will help give him the strength to stand up to her
That could be good for him, but awful for her. She's utterly, completely, dependent on him. And, frankly, he would feel terrible about it: I'm not sure how much benefit he would gain. Although I am thinking about it...
Arrrggggg. Just got an e-mail from my dad regarding Christmas prezzies for my family. We have a choice of tickets to see Robin Williams or money towards a new washer/dryer (mine are close to 20 years old and limping along).
Consuela, even just a meal out with youo and your sister? A chance for him to take a deep breath and not have to be strong.
I'm so sorry you're having to deal with all this, Consuela. I have been supporting you with my brain, although not so much with the typing. It seems to me that she was pretty miserable at home, too. Is there any way to convince your father that no place is going to make her happy or turn her back into the woman she used to be, but at least she's safe at the residential facility? I've seen some pretty hard cases change their minds after a few weeks in a facility, but she's not going to do any adjusting if she's focused on leaving.
I have been supporting you with my brain, although not so much with the typing
I don't have anything to add that hasn't already been said, but me too.
Me too, Consuela.
I'm mostly hoping your dad doesn't cave, Consuela.
That all sounds awful, Consuela. I hope you all can get through it somehow, and it gets better.
Yikes Consuela, I hope things can be straightened out.
She's utterly, completely, dependent on him
Emotionally, psychologically, you mean? At least she has caregivers for some of the more material stuff, so maybe he can grab micro-vacations?
Ah, I got nothing. I feel for you all.