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momoftoddlers
08-01-03, 01:11 AM
Well, I don't really know what to say. I guess at this point I just need to vent.

My sister in law told me today that my mom was admitted into the hospital. This is difficult for me. But I think this is where it all began. So bare with me.

I was diagnosed with Depression at age 13- My mom was an incredible supporter of me. I can't really explain how my mom was such an incredible person to me. Or rather- is. I have always loved my mom & respected her- what she said & what she wanted from me. Although I didn't like it sometimes, I did what my mom said.

When I was 14- My mom went to go to the college she was attending for finishing up her teaching degree. She stopped at the bathroom, threw up & choked on her vomit. She went into a cardiac arrest- from there- ended up comatose for 6 months- then brain damage on both sides of her brain & vegetable like.
She's been this way since then. I'm now 26. I'm upset because I've missed my mom so much. Even though she's still alive- she's not who she was.

Tonight, my sister in law emailed me telling me that my mom had a g.i. obstruction & was brought to the hospital. Daily I wonder if I'm going to get "the phone call" I feel like my life has stopped until I hear that... the inevitable has happened. And I just want either for Got to perform a miracle- or for him to take her home. Don't let her suffer anymore. I miss my mom, but I can't be selfish. I can't feel like I'm holding her back, or whatever. I just want for everything to be normal again. Somehow. Although I don't think that it'll ever be normal again.

Anyway- that's it for now, I suppose. I'm really tired & need a cigarette before bed.

Thanks for letting me vent.

Janet

joanrdtobe
08-01-03, 11:52 AM
Janet: Would it help if you went to the hospital to see her? No matter how far away? Are you interested in seeing her? Perhaps some type of closure might help you from feeling so helpless....just go and see her and return to your home and then maybe you could get on with your life????

fasttalkingmom
08-01-03, 09:01 PM
I agree with Joan.... It does sound like some closer with your mom, would help you. It's better to do these things when you can so you don't spend the rest of your life wishing you had.....

I'm so sorry to hear what happened to your mom.

Please let us know how it's going for you, Ok?


{{{ Hugs}}}

Paula