@A MyDepressionTeam Member I get the same feeling about our two but then I think back to us at that age and realize our parents questioned us if we were mad or what was going on but the thing was we had our family, work and things we did, so I don’t let my kids not calling or coming by to hurt so bad anymore. I do know they will be here on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning and eat breakfast together, Halloween our son & DIL bring their two youngest over we have pizza and while she takes kids trick or treating he sits with me outside giving out candy. Do you think maybe you could get yours to do some of these things. Oh yea my husband’s birthday was Labor Day but they all came over Sunday and son grilled and our daughter and daughter in law fixed the food. There is also Easter and other times, some maybe you could start dinner one Sunday a month and everyone bring something.
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You're not alone. When we retired our girls just quit calling or coming around. We seen each other quite alot. But what has made it worse their father had cancer in 2019. They were around for that. But he was able to do think with them. Then in 2021 he had a stroke and now it's like none of them want to come and see him. His stroke was mild but he has it in his mind he's not able to do anything. He's very stubborn and won't help himself. So now that he can't drive or do what he use to they don't want to be around him. I am the only caretaker and it's really hard on me. Dragging me down. But one thing we can't make them call or come around. So we both sit at home doing nothing but staring at each other. If they would call or come by he would be so much better. He says no one cares!!!

We have four sons and I often feel the way you do.

I say get a kitty or a rescue dog to shower your love apon them

Maybe you should try and make plans with them often as possible and let them know you feel down and need them.Prayers