[header] How to improve your relationship with an ailing parent [title] Reconcile and forgive your parent. [step] If you have been estranged from your parent for a while, then you may need to reconcile with them first. This will involve getting in touch with your parent and taking small steps to rebuild your communication.
[header] How to improve your relationship with an ailing parent [title] Reconcile and forgive your parent. [step] If you have been estranged from your parent for a while, then you may need to reconcile with them first. This will involve getting in touch with your parent and taking small steps to rebuild your communication.
Check with your parent's doctor to see how much time you are willing to put into this process. [substeps] In most cases, you will probably have to work at setting up a " time-out ", where your parent sends you to a time out and you talk to a member of their family. [substeps] Forgiveness means agreeing with your parent about what happened and moving on. You and your parent will move forward as a family, and a healthy, living relationship can be preserved by moving on. [substeps] You may start by just calling your parent to talk for a few minutes. Then, you might follow up by calling a few days later or by arranging to meet the parent for lunch or coffee. [substeps] Seek outside assistance if you are having difficulty reconciling with your parent. If you cannot talk or see your parent in person, then reach out to a media outlet like a social media sites page, or an interactive email if it is not possible to reach them through social media.