Yes what is discussed here strikes a chord in my heart. I remember my Dad in his last few years seems to be really difficult to handle. It is like he has become a child, has temper tantrums and is quite hard to please. Looking back, I am thinking could it be our parents are going through some emotional turmoils that they themselves may be unaware and not able to communicate to us? Like they may have fears/worries about impending death, increasing disabilities that make them feel insecure etc. It was not so for my mum, but for my Dad, I feel he seems a changed person in his old age. I remember having to grit my teeth and bearing with it. I try to think of it as doing my part in return for what they have done for me in the past and it feels better that way.Hugs to you both, CarrotTree and Popireis. Do come it here often to share and vent!
