
Sometimes I feel like lying and saying to my mother when she asks for me to come over and help her with stuff. Today, I had to work, so therefore I couldn't come over to help her move, After all of the aches and pains that I have been receiving after packing, carrying stuff to her new apartment, I was very tempted to call in sick to work this morning. I didn't do it because I would of felt bad if I did so. I am not sure why I don't do it too often, maybe my guiltiness kicks in and I do feel sorry for my mother, who is struggling on her own, while dad lives in a AL Facility. My Question has anyone ever lied to a loved one in order to get out of coming over and helping them with things? Is this wrong to do so?
She needs help to move, try and be creative to get her moved as soon as possible. She is probably having a hailstorm of emotions with all the changes happening in her life.
Most of us help to the point of ruining our own health. It's just a shame they can't see what they are doing to us.
Yes I lie. It's called self preservation for an only child and doer of everything. I need my sanity to be kept intact to deal with the next crisis.
Do whatcha gotta do to survive, that's my take on it.