['Earlier this year my mom got really sick and ended up in the hospital. I feel like I should have been more vigilant about her health.', "So sorry to hear about your Mom - I do hope she's better now. In my personal experience, you can watch and advise all you like, but they often won't listen - my Mom was like that.", "Yes, that's true, they won't always listen. Still I can't help but beat myself up about it, and feel like I could have done more. I'm trying to get past the feeling of guilt, but it's hard.", "Please don't be so hard on yourself. It's sometimes hard to remind ourselves that our parents are people in their own right and, while we care very much about them, at the end of the day they'll do what they think is right.", 'Thank you so much for your comforting words. At least she is doing a bit better now. I guess I have to accept that there is only so much I can do.', "Exactly! You have to do your thing and she has to do hers. Just by being there if she needs help, you're doing so much for her!", 'That is a really good point. Thanks again so much.']
You are very welcome. I've been there :)
mom got sick and i blamed myself