[Norm K]

Tough times, Billy. I don't envy you.

There often comes the time when the child has to become the parent and take whatever steps necessary, difficult though it may be, to ensure the well-being of their loved one who can no longer ensure it themselves.

I was fortunate, in that both of my parents, when I stepped up and stepped in, acquiesced without a tremendous amount of push-back. Had there been more resistance I'd like to think I would've had the strength and resolve to push past it and do what my gut, heart and mind all told me was the right thing.

Sibling support - or a minimum, a lack of sibling interference - can offer a lot of relief as well.

All my best in these challenging times.

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