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Sherry, I feel so bad for you and your brother. I agree with the postings of the other sisters (Brenda said I could be an honorary Sister, too). I've gotta speak my mind here. One, you're not going to Hell for poking your mother in the chest. "Honour Thy Father and Thy Mother,etc." , but that implies, in my opinion, that they are honorable parents to begin with. Your mother is not. I'm sorry to sound so harsh, Sherry, but there can never be any excuse to throw a drink in a person's face, let alone someone maybe dying of cancer, and the things she has said to him. It's inexcusable. Having said that, I agree with Steph. You may be too close to the situation to see it, but your mother is exhibiting signs of dementia. And kinda like Mjo's mother, your's doesn't sound strong, she sounds very weak and afraid, too. The strongest people I know can take crap off of anybody, and not bat an eye. She sounds like a bully, plain and simple, and I'm worried about the abuse your brother is having to endure in his final days, and you should not have to be the one to sort it out, either. Sweetheart, you have enough to deal with. Someone needs to intervene, here. Your mother needs help, and your brother has needs that are not being met. They need to be separated. I hope and pray that someone close to you can help with the situation. I also hope and pray that I haven't caused you further pain. You are just so sweet and I don't want you to feel guilty about your actions or feelings. Love, Bill
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