I can understand your guilt. My parents and I have a strange relationship to say the least. Growing up they had no concern for me and my health. They were very abusive both verbally and physicaly. But about 3 years ago that began to change when I went into the m-hospital for being sucidal and then went to a rehab for alchohol dependency. they cane to family counsleing and denied that the past had even occured. It still hurts me today as our relationship is a superficial one where the past does not exsist. We do not talk of it ever. They now care on a superficial level. My dad has relativly good health but he does have poblems. I think if care were needed it would fall to my brother as he lives much closer to them. I am like you and dont do well with sick adults.

I think you are doing the right thing and keeping your self safe. That should be the primary thing. If you are not safe who will take care of you and your family. I support your decission.

(((((((((white iris)))))))))

Diana