Hi all, I am an adult child with senior parents, grew up around alcoholism, depression, just your basic dysfunctional family. I am the only child to graduate college, have a stable good marriage, the rock of the family. Host all the family dinners, take parents on vacation etc. I have spent most of my married life juggling my parents and in-laws in terms of holidays, etc. My in-laws are wonderful, giving people and never interfere. My parents are jealous and make you feel overwhelmingly guilty if you spend holidays away from them. To make a long story short, my parents have not spoken to me for 2 months because I spent several weekends with my in-laws this summer at their summer home. Me and my husband have young children, and in this economy, we took advantage of what we could. My parents have even missed my child's birthday, no card or nothing. I have overwhelming guilt because my parents are in their late 60's and not in the best of health, but on the other hand, I have thoroughly enjoyed myself....avoiding the jealousy and guilt they have over my in-laws. This of course, is only part of the story, my parents are critical over a number aspects in my life....my weight, my house, the way I discipline the kids. Any thoughts or suggestions on mending this relationship??? I'm sure I have to be the one to grovel and ask for forgiveness. Just in time for the holidays.