Need Advice: Family Drama Over Dad’s Care Home

Hey everyone,

I really need some advice and support right now. Recently, I made the tough decision to move my dad into a care home because he needed more help than I could provide on my own. I thought it was the best option for him to get the care and attention he deserves. But now, my relatives are giving me a hard time about it. They’re saying that by doing this, I’m just getting rid of him and that it’s a heartless move.

To give you some context, my dad’s health has been declining, and it was getting really hard to manage everything by myself. I have a full-time job and other responsibilities, and I felt like I was constantly failing him because I couldn’t be there 24/7. The care home seemed like a place where he could get professional help and be around people his age.

But now, Roy and Michael are making me feel like the worst person ever. They keep saying things like, “How could you do this to Dad?” and “You’re just abandoning him.” It’s really getting to me, and I’m starting to doubt my decision. Ethan and Ella are a bit more understanding, but they’re still not fully on board.

I’m feeling so torn right now. On one hand, I know my dad is getting the care he needs, but on the other hand, the guilt and family pressure are overwhelming. Have any of you been in a similar situation? How did you handle it? Any advice on how to deal with the family drama would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Cora