Ho can I make my Grandmother FEEL worthy of love again after being abused

United States
July 23, 2009 8:04pm CST
She had gone through such an ordeal this past year. Last July she was so sick that she was in a coma and on life support. During that time all he so called child could do was fight over he belongings. When the Lord answered my prayers and gave her back to us I thought that they would be differant. Well one of her daughter offered to move in with her and care for her. We all thought that it would be a good thing. Someone there with her 24/7. Well little did we know that she had a aterior motive. She began to over dose her on her insulin causing her to be out of it all the time. She was not able to make decisions and started becoming more ill. It seemed every week or so she was being hospitalized. No one could figure out why. Until I decided to make it my mission to find out what the heck was going on. I started spend more time around them. And I saw things. I watch Debbie( the daughter) screaming at her. I found out that she was abandoning her for days at a time. All she had to eat where microwave hot dogs. And the worst thing, Grandma was in constant pain. Debbie had been stealing her Pain Meds and selling them. Now, I ask you after all this how can I bring my grandma out of this sad stat she has found. for some crazy reason she feels like its all her fault. She has 8 kids and none have come to her rescue. Only me. her youngest grandchild. When she talks about them I see in her eyes the sadness she feels. She feels so alone. I have moved her in with me and my family. And it has seemed to help a little, but she asked about my Aunts and Uncle all the time. I don't want to lie to her, but I have called them and begged them to come over and spend time with her. Even for a few minutes. I have offered to bring her to them, but they always come up with an excuse. On this past mother's day. I called all 8 of them and told them I was taking her to her favorite restaurant. And begged them to come. Do think anyone showed up. I don't want to tell her that her kids say they are too busy for her. I quit my job to be here with her. I try and take her out. We do lots of fun things like shop, bowling, and play euchre every Saturday, but she is still sad. What can I do. Should I call a counselor?? I want her to be happy. She DESERVES to be happy. Please Help
2 responses
@bird123 (10643)
• United States
24 Jul 09
No one can guaranty the actions of another but she has you. Focus always on the positive around her. Be very happy around her and it will make her feel better. Might even rub off. Keep the funny jokes coming. Laughter has always been good for the soul. If she is hurt because others will not come see her, tell her you will take her somewhere special. Make the rounds but don't stay long at any one of their places. A few moments hello.She will feel better for having seen them. Doesn't take long for a memory. Hey, keep your chin up. I know it's not easy on you either. You are special too!!
• United States
24 Jul 09
Thank you so much for your response. You know, I started doing this today to get a little extra cash to do things with grandma, but you know its really helping me to talk about. I can't talk to my husband about it because all he wants to do is damn Debbie the whole time. I really just need someone like you to tell me that it will get better without criticizing my family. I have enough on my mind without hearing more insults. I know they are not great. I have known this all my life. They only call when they want something and they will kick you when your down. Its hard coming from a family like this and not following in their footsteps. I guess I watched it for so long I know how it feels and I never want anyone to feel this way. That is why it hurts me so much to see her in this kind of pain. I am doing my best to keep her busy and we are doing fun stuff. I wish i just could take all her pain away.
• United States
24 Jul 09
That is really messed up if your family won't even go see their mother. Especially if she had just been abused and needs help. If I knew that happened i would be suing those people, or else they are just going to do it to other people. I hope your grandmother is feeling better and yes, you should call a counselor, that would really help her.
• United States
24 Jul 09
Thank you so much for your response. I have decided at her next doctor appointment this Week I am going to bring it up with the doctor. I don't keep things from her like her kids did. I want her to know everything. She is a grown adult and deserves that respect. Maybe a few session with a counselor is what we need. And we will do it together. Thank you and God Bless