My mom who is 77 is going blind. How do I help her?
You need to be calm and very patient with her. You need to keep aside some of your time for her and let this be part of your day to day schedule. You need to clear all the clutter and unwanted things from her room making it easy for her to move around even without your help. Once she gets an idea of the room, she will be able to picture it in her mind and move accordingly. Yes she will adapt to her conditions, you just have to be patient. Arrange the room as per her convenience and try to fix a bell or an emergency button near to her bedside so that if there is any emergency she can get your attention. Keep some water and some snacks in a plastic container which is easily accessible to her. So whenever she is thirsty or wants a quick snack she can grab it by herself. You will have to assist her to the washroom and slowly position things in a way that once she reaches the washroom she can take care of the rest. Always make sure that the washroom is clean, it should not be slippery. If possible try to install tiles which are anti slippery. Whenever you meet her discuss all the things happening throughout your life, make her feel involved with all the matters happening in your home. Talk to your family members and ask them to do the same so that she never feel lonely. Provide her with a radio, it can release her boredom, at least a little bit. Touch, sensation and hearing will be her eyes for the coming days, help her to feel things and understand. If she complains of something make sure you take a good look at it because sometimes their senses can see better than our eyes.Stay strong my friend, be patient and stay by her side. Adaptation is one of best human strength. She will overcome this hardship and so will you. And then things will come back to normal. Just be there for her that’s all that matters.
What would cause certain fathers to verbally abuse and emotionally manipulate their young daughters? And what type of impact does said abuse have on the child?
When someone abuses/manipulates, etc., iT IS ALWAYS ABOUT THEM, NOT THE VICTIM. The impact can be severe. I don't know how old these girls are, but the best thing you can do is get them away from it, before they become adult victims. Teach them this kind of behavior is never about them.All people should learn this, then teach it to their kids. I am in favor of teaching communication skills as well as self esteem survival skills to all children, beginning as soon as they start school so they can learn to effectively communicate and defend themselves from verbal assaults.Efgective communication can negate a lot of verbal Bullshit. Like learning no hurt words, meaning you cannot use them to express yourself. Learning how to express feelings without attacking others solves two problems. 1. The speaker can clearly identify for others what they are feeling and why and 2. No blaming can slow/stop the verbal battles we get into. Hope this is not too much information.
Is it more action than verbal with a Scorpio male?
I asked if he cared about me, he said yes. If he liked me, he said yes and that he was attracted to me as well. He always seemed so secretive about his feelings for me and in such control of his true emotions from the beginning. I had to finally confirm once and for all because he can be cold one day and hot the next. He told me he just wants to be with me. We've been seeing each other for a while now. Deep inside, I feel that he does care and has feelings for me, but since he's so secretive about it, I had to reassure myself. He asked me how come I don't take notice of the winks, smiles and little ways that he tries to show me his feelings for me. I do, but I guess I need to hear it come out of his mouth due to his mood changes sometimes. With a Scorpio, is it through his action than verbal? It seems like he expects to know for sure.
Do you ever wish you had different parents?
My mom's a half-blind (was in an accident) type 1 diabetic who doesn't really take care of herself and always gets angry at me. Ever since I was little I would have to walk right beside her (because of her vision) and make sure she took her insulin. She would get sick a lot when I was a kid and because of this I didn't have much of a childhood. My dad left when I was 3, so he was never around, it was just me and my mom. I feel so guilty and selfish for saying this, but I wish I had different parents. I have a stepdad now who helps me a bit but doesn't like me much at all. He thinks that I'm the reason my mom's the way she is, I have no idea why. My mom smokes a lot and drinks occasionally, and I feel constantly that I'm her babysitter. Sometimes I just want to go out with my friends and have a little fun but this almost never happens. All of my friends have "normal" parents and I just feel so out of place. I'm trying not to complain too much.. Is this really selfish of me? I feel so horrible for saying this.
WHY WHY WHY do people say Happy "ValenTIMES" Day when it's ValenTINES Day...?
I make that mistake sometines