The Caretaker : MyBlogHer Profile

Hi, I'm new to this site and just needed to talk.  My husband and I have been happily married for 25 years.  Our children are finally out of the house - in college.  The trouble is my parents are now at the stage where they need us.  They are moving to the same neighbourhood.  I am thrilled to death - although I know there is now a huge responsibility to take care of them - both financially and emotionally.  My husband, who is a wonderful man, is understandably upset because he says for the past 25 years he has looked forward to "our time" in life.  I do understand that -  Read more >