i had to respond to this last message. I so totally can relate to the orginal poster and dealing with a "sick" mother and this last post seems like a response that my "sick" mother would post. You are the parent and no matter how much pain you are going thru your CHILD isnt the one that should be making you feel more stable or comfortable. You are the one they are learning from and needing support from, how do u no that your pain isnt actually hurting the child more then it is hurting u and they actually need more support then you do??? Im tired Im trying to help my parents, should I not have the oppurtunity to grow up and experience these things for myself then having to deal with yours and then my own problems?"Ive just had to move away from my family again because I can't handle how they bring me down.....