Who here hates their parents?

[ABall]

I sure don't. My Mom and my old man are great.


A

 

[the People's Champ]

HATE is such a strong word...

 

[ABall]

HATE is such a strong word...

OK you are right......what about dislike instead of hate then? I see some people here sometimes dissin' out their parents pretty bad.....


A

 

[HumorMe]

OK you are right......what about dislike instead of hate then? I see some people here sometimes dissin' out their parents pretty bad.....


A

Mine are wonderful. My father is in the early stages of Alhzheimers, so I treasure every day he is here. It's sad but my kids spend a lot of time with him and he enjoys it. My mother is in denial but we'll get through it.

 

[ABall]

Mine are wonderful.

Thats good to hear. I truly believe that family is the only people you can really trust. Unconditional love.

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[Crazier]

Very good Aball. I thought I was going to have to come in here and start a serious lecture to you. I'm glad that's not the case.

HumorMe... Bro, very sorry to hear about your dad. My grandma had alzheimers for many years. I'm not going to lie, as I'm sure you are well aware... it's no damn picnic. May your mom stay strong for him. While it took much out of my grandpa to care for her after some 12+ years of alzheimers... he would never leave her side.

He taught me the very definition of love, and the incredible depths to which love can grow.

I hope your dad always feel the same amount of love from all of you, I hope your mom remains strong, and I hope your dad does the best imaginable.

I'm sorry to hear about it my friend.
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[HumorMe]

Very good Aball. I thought I was going to have to come in here and start a serious lecture to you. I'm glad that's not the case.

HumorMe... Bro, very sorry to hear about your dad. My grandma had alzheimers for many years. I'm not going to lie, as I'm sure you are well aware... it's no damn picnic. May your mom stay strong for him. While it took much out of my grandpa to care for her after some 12+ years of alzheimers... he would never leave her side.

He taught me the very definition of love, and the incredible depths to which love can grow.

I hope your dad always feel the same amount of love from all of you, I hope your mom remains strong, and I hope your dad does the best imaginable.

I'm sorry to hear about it my friend.
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Thanks Crazier. It has been difficult to accept but I know the Lord will not put more on me than I can stand. The sad thing about this whole Ahlzheimers thing is that the disease won't kill him...he will most certainly die of something else. I have been trying to get him evaluated for awhile but to get to him I must go through my mother. A lot of my friends are doctors and I have had them screen him while he was seeing them for another ailment. I know it is not ethical to do that sort of thing but they were dong me a favor. They are telling me that they are about 90% certain it is the early stages but without proper x-rays and MRI's it would be difficult to determine exactly. My best friend is his personal doctor and he has told me confidentially that it is most likely the case. My parents have been married for 47 years and I have no doubt that my mom will care for him until the end. I am the only child living in the same town as them, so I know it will only become more difficult. It's just sad because he used to be so sharp and as I watch this disease rob him of his mind, I only pray that the Lord will take him fast and painless. We'll see though!


Check your PM in a minute....I have something for you! Later bro'.

 

[Taps]

My former step-dad and I don't get along. Yeah, I hate him...but he hates me more, so it balances out. One of my few regrets in life is not beating his ass into the ground once I'd grown big enough to do some real damage. Oh well...

My mom is great. My real dad is cool -- we're more like buddies than father and son.

Oh, and my mom's new husband is amazing. If I could pick a father figure, it would be him. One of the best men I've ever met.

 

[slickdadd]

My parents are great. They basically center their life around me succeeding. I don't deserve it, but i appreciate it more then anything. If only girlfriends all weren't so damn self absorbed.

 

[Crazier]

It's just sad because he used to be so sharp and as I watch this disease rob him of his mind, I only pray that the Lord will take him fast and painless. We'll see though!


Check your PM in a minute....I have something for you! Later bro'.

I'm glad you can recognize this hard to accept idea for the better of your dad. Very unselfish, and I can very much appreciate and understand your view. No matter what happens, no matter the harsh things he may say as his mind literally changes, always remember him for who he really is, and for all he ever was. As you said, alzheimer's is sad because while it may not take your heartbeat directly, it takes your life and personality away from you. That's when the family starts to experience the hardest times, and that's when you have to remember that 'my dad would never say this or that.' His mind will change, and that's when you have to rely on your heart to remind you of who your father really is.

47 years... what an awesome feat. As you said... she'll be there.

I'll be lookin' forward to that PM!
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