u/ActiveAltruistic7951

My mother is 83 and I am 55. I also have a disabled sister that I take care of. My mother is currently disabled because she broke a bone in her ankle and I have been doing everything to make sure she’s comfortable. The only time I can rest is at night. I do everything I can to make sure she’s comfortable for the night and she still insists on waking me up at midnight or later. I tell her over and over do not wake me up if you are slightly uncomfortable because I can’t get back to sleep and I can’t help you if I don’t get rest. You can sleep whenever you want, I can’t. So last night after I did everything to make her comfortable she wakes me up because she’s slightly uncomfortable and I lost my mind. She doesn’t get it if I talk to her nice, I have to yell. Why is it so hard to help the people that are helping you? Why can’t they ever say thank you? I bought my mom and sister a house so I could take care of them and they won’t go into a nursing home. I make sure they get their benefits, food and care. I never get a thank you, she doesn’t even let me rest. What is so hard about showing a little affection and appreciation? A little love, appreciation and a thank you would go such a long way but most of what I get is insulted.