Mother has decided to leave my father after 38 years of marriage.
Unbeknownst to me, she has endured significant marital distress, choosing to remain for the sake of our family. Witnessing my father's abusive behavior towards her has evoked feelings of culpability for failing to recognize the severity of our family situation.
During a recent family gathering, she outlined the extent of her sacrifices for us, shedding light on her prolonged emotional hardship. As the eldest child, I feel a profound sense of disappointment in not having recognized my mother's profound unhappiness.
The complexity intensifies as my father implores her to remain, a plea that has left him in a state of emotional and physical distress, exacerbated by his convalescent condition for which my mother was his primary caregiver.
While she has since arranged for alternative care, the predicament saddles me with a distressing sense of responsibility.
Acknowledging the depth of her sacrifice, I am resolute in refraining from persuading her to stay, recognizing that she has selflessly placed her life on hold for our well-being.
It is imperative for me to demonstrate my love and support for her, though the route to doing so remains unclear.
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