Melissa G. Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 My mom started dating again less than 4 months after my dad died. She was honest with me about everything and from a logical standpoint, I understand but emotionally, I just wish I didn't know about it. She was my dad's caregiver for the last 3 years of his life and especially the last 4 months. He was constantly in and out of the hospital and the truth is, he was very nasty to her. Some people can be very sick and do so with dignity and not lash out at loved ones. That was my mother-in-law before she died 3 weeks ago. Other people are horrible, mean and nasty when they are terminally sick. That was my dad. It still just seems too soon. Maybe it is a way for her to cope and to escape. She told me she does what she can to not be in the house too much. She is constantly busy. It's almost like she's acting like she's my age instead of her actual age, which is 54. I know we all have to move on and live our lives, but it just seems like she has moved on too fast and is only setting herself up for heartache. This whole thing is just so hard and I really don't know how I am supposed to deal with the deaths of 2 people who were very important and special to me and also deal with my mom acting more like a lovestruck teenager than a grieving widow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Melissa, I'm so sorry for your losses. I know this dating can be difficult to accept when you're mourning the death of your other parent, and my heart goes out to you. Have you read the posts in this thread? Mother Dating after Father Dying a Year Ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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