Moms not doing so well..
12 years ago
My mom isn't doing so well.. Im military so im not always around.. she has been told she has Lyme and/or MS, but no doctor has given her a clear answer..
Some background: My mom was never suppose to have kids, but she had me and it almost killed her, she recovered and im still here.. She was a single parent for the first 14 years of my life.. She has always been stronger then me (and I was 3rd place in weightlifting out of 6 schools) and has always been able to beat me.. she taught me everything, we built the house she's currently in and the 3 before it.. I never expected her to go from kicking butt and building houses to not being able to drive, quit her job, and has no strength or energy..
She was always there for me and I feel like I left her when she needed me and now when she still does.. I don't know what to do, she's the only one in my life to ever give a care about me and hasn't left me or lost hope.. I could separate from the military on good terms to take care of her, but I have bills and don't have any money saved up, but I feel like if I stay in the military im letting her down.. I don't know what to do, its killing me.. the other day she cried in my arms (first time ever) and I lost it, I went in my car and cried.. Feeling lost and confused..
Some background: My mom was never suppose to have kids, but she had me and it almost killed her, she recovered and im still here.. She was a single parent for the first 14 years of my life.. She has always been stronger then me (and I was 3rd place in weightlifting out of 6 schools) and has always been able to beat me.. she taught me everything, we built the house she's currently in and the 3 before it.. I never expected her to go from kicking butt and building houses to not being able to drive, quit her job, and has no strength or energy..
She was always there for me and I feel like I left her when she needed me and now when she still does.. I don't know what to do, she's the only one in my life to ever give a care about me and hasn't left me or lost hope.. I could separate from the military on good terms to take care of her, but I have bills and don't have any money saved up, but I feel like if I stay in the military im letting her down.. I don't know what to do, its killing me.. the other day she cried in my arms (first time ever) and I lost it, I went in my car and cried.. Feeling lost and confused..

PupQueen
~muffymckenney
I'm so sorry, darling. You just have to be strong for the both of you.

Wolfman50000
~wolfman50000
OP
Thanks.. its hard.. but im trying..

GoldenDruid
~goldendruid
I'm so sorry, Tanner. I don't know what it's like to have a sick parent, but I do know what its like living through other life-quaking events. If you need someone to vent to, talk it over with, and/or brainstorm with you can contact me any time. I hope everything works out in the end and your mom gets the treatment she needs. I hope you take good care of yourself too.

Wolfman50000
~wolfman50000
OP
thank you.. it mean a lot.. I hope everything works out too, but I don't know at this point.. and im trying to take care of myself, but I put my needs in the back seat, have more important things at the moment.. but thank you so much

GoldenDruid
~goldendruid
At the very least, make sure you are eating and sleeping and may peace and serenity find you even in these troubled times.

Wolfman50000
~wolfman50000
OP
just so happens that those are the two things im not doing :/ haven't slept in a couple days and my friend here is forcing me to eat..

GoldenDruid
~goldendruid
That's a good friend. Please consider taking care of yourself so you can better care for your mom! Best wishes and the best of luck!

Wolfman50000
~wolfman50000
OP
They are.. and I am, just so much going on in my mind.. im deploying soon and im nervous and ya.. :/

GoldenDruid
~goldendruid
Is there a way for you to return to the military after you help your mom?

Wolfman50000
~wolfman50000
OP
Possibly.. If I did I would go reserves though and go back to school for graphic design and photography..