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I am sooo sorry to hear about this!! I know how hard it is to get the VA to do anything.. and thus.. you have managed a miracle and applause to you!! And big hugs concerning your father's treatment towards you.. after all you've done out of love!! Perhaps he is not in his right mind.. my husband used to yell at me and say horrible things he really didn't mean when he was so sick..once we were in the car trying to drive anyway home I could find that was not flooded and he ranted for over an hour.. screaming "how stupid are you".?? and lots of language... oh the language (he was 100% DAV Vietnam vet).I finally just said" David why are you trying to scare me"? and he replied "I didn't know I was doing that.." it is just heartbreaking!! I will pray for you and your all's relationship.. You are an amazing person..(you'd have to be..) just remember that!! Big hugs to you!!

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It makes me sad to hear your story but at the same time I don’t feel so alone. Not that it makes it any better for us. I could go on and on what he has said and done to me which progressively got worse. His selfish narcissistic personality has consumed him. Honestly, I think being in Vietnam War and all the VA benefits he’s received over all these years has made him think he’s better than everyone else and can belittle others. I have deep respect and admiration for Americans who served and serve in the military. He never apologizes and thinks he’s right. He wants me to leave and have nothing to do with him. Now his son and his family is upstairs taking turns caring for him and I’m in the basement. Many times my mind gets very dark like I don’t want to live anymore. I talked to the VA caregiver support program coordinator about this too. 😭 Thank you for spending your time responding.