I am just under so much stress right now and I feel like I have had to take on all my mothers stress too but she is stressing me out so much more than she will ever realize. I just so wish I could just step back and stop feeling like I need to hold my mothers hand but I am scared to, scared of what she would do.........

Laurie, I am so sorry you are going through this. Can you find some things to do for yourself to help relieve stress like taking a long hot bath at night with bubbles after the kids go to bed?

Exercise is still one of the best stress relievers around. I just did a 15 minute abs class and I do feel really relaxed. A walk will help. Do you have any fitness equipment at home you can use?