Dear Thorin, Ealynn here. It's been a long time, but it was going fine until recently. My grandfather is in the hospital ( it's bad, i won't lie) but my father reacts really badly. The ex of my grandfather tends to dramatise stuuf about my granddad's condition and always calls my father with unneeded drama. She did so today, and while we were talking, in an effort to cheer up i made a joke, but he took it the complete opposite way. He's accused me of not having any empathy, and that he
(ealynn part two) and that he has it hard, and that no one cares. I only made a joke ( that was not offensive at all) but a little bit ironic and he pretty much accused of being insensitive and that we only care for ourselves. He has no idea how living with him is at the moment. He doesn’t, smile, only is silent and says almost nothing. We are not allowed to try and cheer each other up or he is convinced that we lack empathy. My older sister- who’s been one time - to see my grandfather is again (ealynn part three) like a goddess in his eyes. While my mother has gone every day, takes care of his Financial stuff, he only snarls at her. I am getting tired of his attitude. Me and my sister are working now, and if it stays like this, i will be moving out soon. I’m sorry for my mom, but i can’t handle his reactions anymore. Do you have any suggestions? I feel like i am at a funeral all the time, and it isn’t exactly good for my mental health. I am not strong mentally, not enough yet. Help?
I am sorry it took so long for me to get around to this, and I am sorry this is happening to you. These family stresses can indeed be sticky. Your father should not be treating you and your sister differently, and you certainly should be allowed to cheer each other up. In situations like this, everything cannot be dropped. Life has to go on. Yes, mourning the illness of a family member, especially one so close, is important, but it is doubtful that that family member would want to be causing such despair. In most situations, I would encourage you to keep an open mind towards your father, as he is suffering a great deal with this, but it seems to me that you have tried to do so, and have had your efforts rejected. I think there is not much that he will let you do for him, and living with him is clearly stressful for you right now. Keeping yourself healthy, both physically and mentally, should be one of your first priorities
Is it at all possible for you to spend less time at home and more time with friends or at work? I think that perhaps spending time away from the situation will help you to be able to deal with it better. If you truly believe that moving out would be best for you, you could do it, but keep in mind that having your own place can be stressful in its own way. I think it would be good to weigh your options and try other things first. However, if you do end up moving out, it is still possible to keep in contact with your mother and sister to make sure that things are still going well for them and they are okay.
Hoping things get better for you,