29) Sisters Part Two

The author reflects on the challenging experience of caring for younger sisters, feeling the absence of their mother. Bath time transforms from joy to a struggle, marked by fear and harsh disciplin…

Operation **Reclaim** Loveland
I’m not going to not help. We own a home together and all things considered have a pretty good relationship but past experience has taught me that I am the only person who will recognize or limit how much energy I expend so out of self preservation, I’ll hold back until more is required. #parentified
🧵It’s unfortunate for my ageing mother that my #parentified self is all out of fucks to give. Now that she ACTUALLY needs help, my efforts are limited to the essential needs and probably lack the warmth, empathy and compassion that she’d like. The things is…those energy reserves were tapped out years ago, by her.