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Do you know the old saying “you can lead a horse to water but you cannot make them drink”? I am sorry that your mother is not taking better care of herself. While she has her mind, she is able to make her own decisions about what medical care to seek. It is a difficult thing to accept but that is the way it is. You love her, but these are her decisions to make. You can talk to her calmly and explain how much it hurts you that she is not taking care of herself, but ultimately it is her decision.
I know that this is stressful for you, but what is your worrying and fighting doing? It is making you miserable and you are not enjoying the time you have left with her, whether it is 20 minutes or 20 years. Who knows what tomorrow will bring? Make the most of today.
On your end, do exercise some selfcare. Set boundaries and stick to them.
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I've been married for 24 years and have four wonderful children.
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