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LittleMouse · Jun 04, 2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by turquoisesea

just wanted to come here and add my support.

"She lives in another state and part of me feels like I need to go visit her but the other part of me does not really want to be around anyone. I feel guilty about this and this only adds to my feelings of depression"

feeing two things at the same time is horrible. But it's natural and I think it happens to everyone at some point. You don't need to feel guilty about not wanting to see your mom. There are pros and cons on both side and it's ok to see them all. That does not make you a bad person.

sending hugs

Thanks for the encouragement because I struggle with my feelings for my mom a great deal. I do feel guilty and sometimes like a "bad" daughter because I do not spend as much time with her as I think I should. She is 78 years old and I know that her time on earth is getting shorter and shorter but It just really stresses me out to be around her much. Then when I am depressed it only is worse.