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Do you receive empathy from your family?
Mental Health | Last Active: Aug 1, 2025 | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
I am having a similar issue. My answer. Hard boundaries. Stop telling the person about your health issues. Decide what you can talk with them about. Decide what is of value to you on the relationship. Unfortunately people lack a lot of empathy now.
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So true! I think capitalism has taken over, and people no longer think of others.
I personally think, it is not that people generally are not sympathetic. they all are dealing with their own issues. In addition if a person comes along who is constantly wanting attention and is unappreciative, it becomes difficult to show sympathy. Try being happy in whatever situation you are and show appreciation. Less complains when you know there is very little anyone can do to ease your discomfort. So turn the situation around. Start paying attention and affection to the other person and it same will bounce back to you.
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@kb2014 Thanks. She and my son are the only family I have.
They have my POA, and Medical POA,so I try to keep them up to date.
The fact that I am heading towards dementia, and need to find a memory care facility I needed them.