Dear Abby: My siblings promised to help with dad’s dementia, but I’m drowning alone

Dear Abby: My siblings promised to help take care of our dad, who has dementia ... promises were broken

DEAR ABBY: I brought my dad with dementia into my home. My husband has heart issues. We are all at each other’s throats all the time. My siblings promised they would help take care of our dad, but they haven’t helped much at all. Every once in a while they may take him for a couple hours, but then he’s right back. Don’t get me wrong, I love my dad. But we really could use more help, though I feel guilty asking for it. Am I supposed to feel this …

Dear Abby: Between dad’s dementia and husband’s heart issues, everyone is at each other’s throats

DEAR ABBY: I brought my dad with dementia into my home. My husband has heart issues. We are all at each other’s throats all the time. My siblings promised they would help take care of our dad, but they haven’t helped much at all. Every once in a while they may take him for a couple hours, but then he’s right back. Don’t get me wrong, I love my dad. But we really could use more help, though I feel guilty asking for it. Am I supposed to feel this …

Dear Abby: My siblings promised to help with dad’s dementia, but I’m drowning alone

Is it wrong to ask for help for my disabled father?