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Posted by: Nessa
I am 41 years old. I dwell near my parents and visit them daily. Recently, my mother, who is 81 has had a real reversal of role. She is hurting my feelings daily and being very dramatic about things (slinging her arms, throwing temper tantrums). I have to go to see if they are ok and to help prepare proper meals and such but cannot do so if I am going to be emotionally abused. I was emotionally abused as a child and now as an adult see the pattern emerging after years of Mom's being a born-again Christian. Pray that I am able to cope and that she understands what is happening and gives me support not abuse.
Posted by: ANOINTED WARRIOR
Oh Jesus take complete care of all of this with your healing and mighty hand
Posted by: Rachel R
Get her a checkup, Nessa. It could be beginning dementia or a major imbalance in her body.
She may soon need more care than you can give her.
It important to make sure that your father is not being abused while you are not there.
She should be evaluated by professionals who work daily with the elderly.
Don't take it personally. Try to see it as if she has an illness. Don't let her trigger the past for you. Now you are the adult and she is the child.
Take over and get some outside help.
Lord, I ask you to strengthen Nessa. Surround her with people to help her get the information she needs. Help her parents through the trials of aging.
In Jesus' name, Amen.