i take care of my dad but.....

so i take care of my dad full time. i work 6-7 days a week as a server. my dad is 50 disabled, severely depressed, heart disease, ephasema, heart attacks, dizzy spells, and an alcoholic to boot. im 26 years old and 1 of 7 siblings and the only one to take this responsibility on. to start i walked through the door tonight and my father was already drunk... he immediately goes to blaming me because his "friends" are mad at me because i demand a little respect. i come home from work to a house full of people more days than not and scare them all off...but thats not the point... so my dad goes to yellin at me and blamin me for everything that has happened while i was at work.. his "friends" kicked in the door while i was away... wanting to beat him up.. his girlfriend wont talk to him because he is a flippin lunatic... he gets in my face and pushes me against a wall.. i push back.. he goes over the coffee table... chases me around the house and i flee out the door... im not a fighter yopu see... ill talk my way out of a fight first. i guess mainly i just want to vent but also to let you all know. i also have medical power of atterny.. which means when he is not in his right mind i can say what to do with him.. to me he isnt in his right mind. but how do i prove this? how do i make this madness stop? how do i get my sanity back?
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First my respect to you. That's not an easy situation....even more difficult if your siblings don't help you...

I think the first to take care is his alcoholism. Not sure what you can do about that. Perhaps a place where people could take care of him when you're at work ?
People don't appreciate what they have until it's gone.... maybe you should try leaving for a while, and see if any of your siblings will assist.
Wow, I give you credit for all you are doing for him, but when it gets physical it's time to leave. You are no good to him or anyone else if you are injured. The first thing I would do is leave, then maybe see about having him hospitalized for the depression and/or alcoholism.

Good luck, and please be careful.
i agree with englishmen and longhairedwomen that noone in thi world has a right to hurt anyone no matter what.

U have a life to live and dont letyour mood and mental health get affected by this.

Move on.You dad is not doing good to you or to himself.
Have a independent Life away from the hassels.

:)
Your the best of 7,im sure you love your dad.if you didnt you woudnt be trying to take care of him.Maybe some in home care would help your problem.you do need some free time for your self before you lose it. im sure there is someone out there that will help you with his mean strick.If you would like to talk e-mail me.best wish butterfly,and take care.
Iron Skillet will usually take most of the fight out of someone. Look, think of you kid and your personal well-being,.. choices are pretty easy to make after that
Take care of him you will win at the end. I promisse.
Your dad has spoken here in the comments section. Move on and move on out. Your mental and physical health will go kaput if you stay. No need to help him with bills or other things as he believes he is quite capable of taking care of himself.
However, if you feel he is a threat to himself and others or is at risk of being harmed by others.....then call the local Adult Protective Services and they will pay him a visit. There are reasons that you siblings keep their distance. Perhaps it's best for you to do the same.
you need to get out and live your life for yourself and your children.....dont let your dad stop you....as he has said he is well able to look after himself and if that is what he thinks then let him do exactly that....



regards JayJay
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