Mary Alice,

I'm sorry about your mother's fall. She won't go to a doctor? I know you can only do so much, especially since she won't let you help her. Where was your father? He doesn't insist that she go to a doctor? Something needs to happen so that she doesn't have to crawl around like that. Have you thought about calling adult protective services? You could leave an anonymous tip. Self-neglect is a problem under the category of elder abuse. While your parents apparently don't want to ask for help and I would guess they would not be happy about intervention, she needs to be treated for her injuries and have the dignity of mobility aids. Maybe she doesn't want a wheel chair, but it's better than having to crawl.

I think I see where you get your strength and determination from. Maybe it can be misguided, but I do have to admire it anyway.

{{{{{{{{{hugs to all of you}}}}}}}}}}}

Wendy

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