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« on: November 10, 2013, 06:30:50 AM »

Well, my mother got very very ill to the point that she had to be rushed to hospital and placed in ICU over two weeks ago. complications from diabetes. First doctors sent her home, thinking she was fine, and she did nothing but vomit all night long. Everything she ate would not stay down. We had no idea what was wrong with her. It was scary and I definitely cried. I never like to see a human being suffer even though she has held me back and been mean and viscious to me at times. She thought she was dying (well in a way she was) and told me she wanted me to continue going to RN school and be a nurse. The only thing that stops her from her ways is an illness. Father who is also borderline, was nicer to me. Well now that the doctors have found out what is wrong with her, and can treat her condition (she is healthier now) she is back to her old ways.

She's still in the hospital, and she's stronger. I call her and see how she is doing. I visit in between classes, etc but its still not good enough. She expects me to sit up in the hospital with her all day and be able to pass nursing school. I have to study. My grades already dropped because of everything that was going on. I realize my mom is getting older and the complications from diabetes are getting more serious... .she already does not take care of herself that well. Never ate right and never exercised. Just relied on diabetes meds as a band aid. I am not going to mess up this opportunity and wind up caring for her when she gets older and sicker. it seems like she wants to make sure she holds me back so I can be her private nurse when she winds up even sicker and more handicapped in her old age. not gonna happen. the family is also making it seem like i'm the problem... .its turned into a competition between who can be at the hospital the longest, who can do the most for her and of course I am not doing my part to them. my sister is also insanely jealous and doesn't want me to finish nursing school. she got angry with me because i'd rather study than devote my life to sitting by the bedside all day long.  refuse to be supportive of the dilemma I am in
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« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2013, 07:35:40 AM »

If nursing school is your top priority, it sounds like you'll have to set some firm boundaries with your family that allow you to dedicate the time/energy you need to put into school.

She's still in the hospital, and she's stronger. I call her and see how she is doing. I visit in between classes, etc but its still not good enough.

Her well-being is being managed for now, and it sounds like she's getting regular visits from your father and your sister. You are checking in with her via phone when you can't be there. Do you feel like that's enough?

What would think is in your best interest going forward?

my sister is also insanely jealous and doesn't want me to finish nursing school. she got angry with me because i'd rather study than devote my life to sitting by the bedside all day long.  refuse to be supportive of the dilemma I am in

That's difficult too, but keep in mind that you have to do what's best for you, even if she doesn't want you to finish school. From your post, I'm guessing that finishing school is very important to you, even if your family isn't supportive. 
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« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2013, 08:21:28 AM »

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Her well-being is being managed for now, and it sounds like she's getting regular visits from your father and your sister. You are checking in with her via phone when you can't be there. Do you feel like that's enough?

Yes, my father (who is retired) and my sister (who works) have more time to visit her daily and for longer periods of time. I'm in school nearly 4 days a week, and the few days I have off, have to go to studying for quizzes/exams/etc. I do think calling her everday and visiting once or twice a week is enough considering the tough schedule I am on right now

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That's difficult too, but keep in mind that you have to do what's best for you, even if she doesn't want you to finish school. From your post, I'm guessing that finishing school is very important to you, even if your family isn't supportive.

Yes, I want to be financially secure in the future. My mother is getting older, and she is going through health complications and wont always be here to help me in a time of need. My father and sister are both wishy washy. I have to look out for myself and accomplish my goals
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