I can imagine it would be quite triggering to feel yourself putting her needs first especially when the whole goal of therapy is to address your needs.

Yes, it just set off "the whole mess" again. Since I'll be talking (video) with her today, hopefully we can work stuff out.

What strength and courage it must have taken to care for your mother in her state at such a young age. You're really a remarkable lady Beth!

Aw, thank you. Yes, my mom needed to be cared for until she passed away when I was 42. It was hard...at times, when she became vicious, intolerable. But funny, I'd give a lot to go to lunch with her now.

I am hopeful the surgery goes very smoothly for you and you find your way back to crusing around on your injured foot again very soon.

Thank you! I'm so looking to getting back (eventually) to being able to take walks!