Awakening Through Love

Awakening Through Love

What son beats his dying mother??




My brother beat my mother today.  She was lying in bed and he hit her on both arms.

She's been waiting for the title of her car to arrive in the mail since she paid it off, so that she could put it in his name before she dies.  She's been calling them because it's been a week since they mailed it.  I called them today and found out they sent it to the wrong address.  I knew my brother would be upset, so I suggested to Mom that while he was sleeping today (since he usually stays up all night), that I could come pick her up so she could spend the night here before we left for Florida tomorrow.  I told her she could smoke in the office,  so she wouldn't get cold outside, but she said she'd wait until tomorrow.  Later in the day, she said when she was trying to tell him that if the title came while we were gone, my younger brother could sign for her since he has a Power of Attorney.  He became enraged and told her she wasn't going anywhere and hit her.

I called my husband and he left work to meet me at her place.  I called the Police, so there wouldn't be any trouble.  They went in with us and one spoke to my Mom and the other to my brother.  My brother said my mother was trying to hit him, so her wounds were from him trying to stop her.  One of the officers asked what she wanted to do.  She said nothing.  I thought they were supposed to arrest someone if they assault another person.  It's unbelievable!  Later, my husband told me that one of the officers told him that he thought my mother took bandages off of her two wounds to make it look like they were fresh!

I feel alone in this!  My younger brother (who is a counselor) doesn't step up to the plate.  When my son heard about it (he was at school), he called the police department and one of the officers said that mom admitted to hitting my brother, that's why they didn't take him in.  I heard her say she was kicking at him to get him to stop.

Picture this....a 105 lb. woman dying from cancer (who can barely stand up) hurting a 200 lb. man!!

She's here now.  I am trying not to think about it...I'm too angry!

9 comments:

Anna said...

Wow, it is like something from a nightmare. I am glad she has you to take care of her. I imagine that your brother will be remorseful at some point. At least I hope so. Of course, they should not be alone together anymore.

Annette said...

Sherry, can you email me please? Lv4gves@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

Dear God help this poor woman. Amen.

beachteacher said...

So sorry to hear this...it's just beyond horrible. I'm glad she's there with you. May God bless both of you.

Tori said...

I am completely sickend by this. She needs to stay with you. All I can say is I hope your Brother is left with nothing.

Bar L. said...

This is horrifying! Unfortunately the police will not arrest someone in this situation unless the victim presses charges. Often in domestic violence the police are called but no one goes to jail because the victim doesn't want to anger the abuser any further. Your brother needs to be kept away from your mom. I am so glad you are taking her to Florida.

Anonymous said...

Your brother is a loser ,She was giving him a car for christ sake , the men in your family need to step up.Get him out of your and your families life .

Felicitas said...

Sherry, that's aweful! I'm so sorry for what you and your mother are having to go through. My prayers are with you.

Anonymous said...

Oh men if that were my brother.....

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