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Originally Posted by Open Eyes
From what you have shared about your mother, her life was constant problems. Her requests seem to be that of a request that others get along somehow to reduce her stress. Sounds like your mother never had a man that took care of her, not her father or a husband or now not even her son. He is her favorite? Well, he is the only male around her and the only male she could love too. It's sad that he lets her down, he probably doesn't even know if he did help her it would mean a great deal to her. Sad!
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Thanks Open Eyes
Spot on yet again!
Her father was very laid back. Husband (my father) died early so for 4 years she was a single parent. Second husband a poor choice. My brother is same character as his maternal grandfather, so his wife is "the boss". He always has an array of platitudes. Lockdowns have been used as an excuse to not visit and do at least outside jobs for her. When he didn't phone for two weeks, my aunt intervened and asked him to phone his mother. His wife got in first, saying "we're only doing it for your own good". She's full of bull***t and thinks we fall for it. At no stage has anyone announced Covid can be caught during phone calls!
It's sad that whilst she acknowledges he's let her down, others criticising him is met with defence. Her unacceptable attitude to me is borne out of this frustration. Know that when I speak to her again, there'll be more unjustified criticism levelled at me
