Elder helper abused by siblings. Alcoholism?
Dear Doug: Elder Helper Abused by Siblings
Dear Doug:
For 10 years I was the main caregiver for my elderly parents and had no life of my own. While I spent many sleepless nights by their bedsides, my siblings pursued their careers, built retirement nest eggs and purchased mansion-sized homes. Because our parents did not need to go into a retirement home, we all received a substantial inheritance.
When our folks died, my brother and sister demanded that I move so the house could be sold. My sister screamed abusive invectives at me when she couldn't get her hands on Mother's dining room set and lied that I had stolen our Mother's collectibles, which were later found in my sister's home. While ...
