earlier this year my mom got really sick and ended up in the hospital . i feel like i should have been more vigilant about her health . so sorry to hear about your mom - i do hope she 's better now . in my personal experience , you can watch and advise all you like , but they often wo n't listen - my mom was like that . yes , that 's true , they wo n't always listen . still i ca n't help but beat myself up about it , and feel like i could have done more . i 'm trying to get past the feeling of guilt , but it 's hard . please do n't be so hard on yourself . it 's sometimes hard to remind ourselves that our parents are people in their own right and , while we care very much about them , at the end of the day they 'll do what they think is right . thank you so much for your comforting words . at least she is doing a bit better now . i guess i have to accept that there is only so much i can do . exactly ! you have to do your thing and she has to do hers . just by being there if she needs help , you 're doing so much for her ! that is a really good point . thanks again so much . you are very welcome . i 've been there : )
Feeling ashamed about not being able to provide more support or help for someone close.