It’s difficult for me to understand someone who eats foods that will aggravate their medical conditions and cause them suffering. I care for both my parents in their home, while running my own business. It’s crazy. I have my own home, that I try to get to on weekends. That is becoming a rarity.

My mom knows that certain foods flare her acid reflux. (She’s had a bleeding ulcer.). And, certain foods flare her gout. But, still…..she is obsessed with foods that hurt her. I no longer comment on it, because it does no good. I eat a tight, clean diet and try to manage my type I diabetes. My dad refuses to eat vegetables. So….I accompany them both to their doctor appointments. Their labs are mostly good. Since they are in their 80s….I try to not let their poor choices bother me. Still, I get annoyed when my mom complains of stomach issues or painful gout swelling, AFTER doubling down of restricted food. Ugh…..

Oh, I’ve noticed that my extended family members do it too! What is about refraining from trigger foods do they not understand? If I was under doctor’s care with multiple tests, meds, pain, etc. why would I go out and consume heavy, fatty, spicy dishes, carbonated beverages, etc. And, then complain of the agony?

My situation is not sustainable. I’m trying to make other arrangements for their care. It has taken a huge toll on my health! I’m overly saturated at this point. I don’t think people realize the toll it takes to be a caregiver for an ailing parent. Especially, when they are feisty and able to boss a lot. Lol