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#2912
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Death by Mirrors
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Well, that's progress at least. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that your mom will get a trustworthy and helpful therapist which in turn will also make everyday life a bit easier for you two.
Other than that, what Kaderin said. Right off the bat I don't know a good solution. You could ruthlessly stop helping your sisters from one day onward without excusions, and eventually they should get the hint, but I only recommend that strategy if you feel ready for a few fights and accusations, and in the worst case even a permanent loss of contact.
Maybe it helps if you calmly tell them about your concerns, but yes, people who only ever drop by once in a while may get a feeling you exaggerate on the problem. Invite them to live with you for a week? (They may turn out more like a burden than a help during that time, but at least there's a fair chance they get a taste of how it's really like to care for your mom.)
You could also try asking your sisters to financially help you with the shed. Give them a tour of the house first, and perhaps even a letter from the therapist to explain that even though your mom's hoarding is getting professional help, that's still a longer process and won't result in empty, spacious closets during the next two months. The tricky part here is to make them actually understand why proper space for your hobbies would benefit you and mom (as in, you're able to better take care of all the problems when you do have a safe haven to unwind). They do want mom to have good care, right? If not, they at least care about the quality of their last minute emergency baby sitter - and you'd be better there too if you're well rested and properly... uh, is there a word for "having your fun/entertainment need fully replenished"?
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Posted 09-14-2018, 03:18 AM
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