Son who cared for mother with cerebral palsy for 11 years: "Heart is complicated as I approach marriage" [Ask Me Anything] [★Night TView]

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A man preparing to get married, who has been caring for his mother for 11 years, appeared on 'Ask Me Anything'.

In the episode of KBS Joy's 'Ask Me Anything' aired on the 21st, a person sharing their story about having cared for their mother for a long time came forward and opened up about their concerns ahead of marriage.

On this day, the storyteller stated, "I have lived with my mom as my top priority for 11 years, and now that I am approaching marriage, I want to transition well into being a good husband, so I came seeking advice."

According to the storyteller, his mother collapsed due to a brain hemorrhage 11 years ago and has been bedridden ever since with severe cerebral palsy. He explained, "She currently has Grade 1 cerebral palsy and has remained bedridden for 11 years," adding, "My older sister and father are also here, so the whole family is taking care of her together."

He also shared the circumstances at the time his mother collapsed. The storyteller said, "Mom sometimes helped Dad with his work, but she had a confrontation with an unreasonable customer. At that moment, her blood pressure suddenly rose and she collapsed," noting, "That person did not even call for help and just left." He further added, "My mom didn't have any pre-existing conditions before, nor was she someone who was constantly ill."

Currently, a caregiver looks after his mother during weekday afternoons, while the storyteller and his older sister take turns caring for her from 10 p.m. until 8 a.m. the next day on alternate days. The storyteller said, "Mom has severe stiffness, so we need to change her position every one or two hours and give her water."

Upon hearing this, Seo Jang-hoon asked a practical question: "Then if you get married, who will do that?"

The storyteller responded, "I can't stay by my mom's side forever, so I think I need to gradually create opportunities for someone else to take over parts of the care while she is still alive," and added, "It seems like I'll have to continue reducing the number of nights I sleep at home from three or four times a week."

He also mentioned that his married older sister takes care of their mother at her parents' house three or four times a week, saying, "I consider my sister both my role model and a senior in this matter."

While doing so, he honestly shared his feelings: "In my head, I understand that it is natural for my mom to gradually let go of my hands. But it's hard for me to accept it emotionally."

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