[TruTexan]

This week, I have been to my mom's almost everyday so far for one reason or another. It's reminded me of just how much she needs me to remain here, no matter how bad I feel about my own life and all the loneliness I deal with being away from community of other lesbians and friends and even having a lover.
Today, I realized just how much my mom depends on me and it's been awhile for me to be able to see that because of all the tantrums shes thrown in the past. Today, I was exhausted and fell asleep for a nap and slept 4 hours. I reminded myself today that I have to take care of ME first in order to take care of mom. Today did a lot of realizing things that haven't been in the forefront of my mind.

I'm grateful for this thread. I'm grateful to know that there are others here that are also caretakers of their parents to remind me that I"m not alone in this.

So Today, I say Thank You, Thank you to all of you here that allow us to vent and converse back and forth. Thank you for understanding and having compassion.Thank you for being here for one another. Thank you my friends.