It breaks my heart when I see our elderly abandoned and forgotten. How can you not see that dumping your parent on an old age home is abusive. I have heard so many horror stories about the abuse that takes place in these homes. How the staff who are employed in these facilities manhandle our loved ones.
After all your parents have done for you, the sacrifices they have made. You turn around and walk away from them without a second look back. Yes you now have your own little family, that doesn't mean your parents should disappear from your life. Makes no sense turning your back on the very person who loved you before you found your footing in life. Keep in mind, just as easily as you make it big you can fall even faster. Then you expect the very person you turned your back on to be there?
I don't care what flaws you see in your parents, don't forget you have your own. Life is about learning and growing and our parents had to endure that same trial.
Instead of walking over them or away from them. Walk with them, trust them to guide you. learn from their mistakes, After all, that's all they want. To have you learn from their mistakes. What's wrong with that? Our parents will always love and protect us.
One day will come when they are no longer there. They will no longer be a nuisance. They will no longer share their past experiences with you. No longer hold and encourage you when you down.
What then?
Will you appreciate them then?
So before it's too long. Spend time with them, speak to them, hold them, tell them you love them.
Tomorrow is no guarantee. Time is running out.
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