Anxious Redditor Asks For Advice On How To Tell Her Aging Parents That She's Moving Out
We all want to look out for our parents as they get older, but at what point do we stop sacrificing our own happiness for theirs? Reddit user u/Tasty_Bowl_6557 shared a story in the r/AITA (Am I The A**hole?) subreddit about how she's been holding herself back from moving out for home.
The OP explained that her older sister is currently working abroad, and she has previously asked the Redditor and her boyfriend to move into her place while she's gone. At the time, they declined because they didn't have enough income, but now they are considering taking the offer and moving out together.
So the OP agreed, and now they are getting ready to move. The OP says the only problem is her parents, who are 68 and 64, respectively.
The Redditor says she feels anxious about leaving her "aging parents" on their own. She worries that they will be taken advantage of without her there.
The OP says she's not sure how to bring the move up with her parents since they haven't taken her seriously in the past. The Redditor says she feels guilty, but she's worried if she doesn't move out now, she never will.
So, the OP is asking for advice on how to handle this situation. Keep scrolling to see how the Reddit community reacted.
The Redditor asked for advice on how to tell her aging parents that she's moving out of home.
Reddit/Tasty_Bowl_6557She told the Reddit community that she needed some advice.
Reddit/Tasty_Bowl_6557The OP explained that her sister currently lives abroad and has previously asked her to housesit her place for her.
Reddit/Tasty_Bowl_6557The OP initially turned down the offer, but now she and her boyfriend have decided they would like to move in together.
Reddit/Tasty_Bowl_6557But, the OP is hesitant to leave home because her parents are getting older and often need her help.
Reddit/Tasty_Bowl_6557Now the OP is scared of how they will react when she tells them she's moving out.
Reddit/Tasty_Bowl_6557The Redditor is conflicted and feels guilty about leaving.
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She says she doesn't know how to bring the topic up.
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In an edit, the OP explained that her dad has had a stroke and a heart attack, and her mom has osteoporosis.
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She also added that moving out hasn't previously been possible financially.
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TLDR.
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Here's how people reacted.
Reddit/WitchyWV82
They are adults.
Reddit/Craigglesofdoom
They're not even that old yet.
Reddit/MaryContrary26
"I feel for you."
Reddit/sweet_esiban
It's only natural.
Reddit/fightmaxmaster
That's an insult!
Reddit/TiggerLynne
"It's okay to be scared."
Reddit/LaalaahLisa
It's not your responsibility.
Reddit/CuriousPenguinSocks
If you don't move now, you'll never move.
Reddit/PotatoMonster20
"They will be fine."
Reddit/fuzzybunnybaldeagle
What are your thoughts on this situation? Do you think the OP should stay at home to take care of her parents, or should she take the leap and move out with her boyfriend?
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