No point in predicting, anticipating, or even trying to diagnose my mom’s physical decline. She’s arranged things so there is nothing I can do to help her that way. She’s in excruciating pain—likely gangrene—but won’t seek any treatment that she can’t parse as “spiritual”. If I ask her if she wants to see a doctor she shuts me out because of my negative “atmosphere of thought”. Sometimes we can reminisce or I can tell her about my day. But increasingly all I can do is offer my presence.
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@impermanen_ You're doing a good job. I'm sorry it's like that.
Moreover, she’s made her home a “Christian Science nursing facility.” If she leaves to receive medical treatment they will not allow her to return. So she loses her home and friends as well as her faith.
I'm sorry. All religions have their problems but the ones that promise some kind of physical health are particularly bad.
@impermanen_ Man, that's rough. 😔
@impermanen_ really tough to handle, sorry to hear. You're stuck trying to support her as best she will allow and you have to suck up the emotional burden.
All I can suggest is try to take care of yourself as well.
@impermanen_ I’m so sorry. That sucks.
