They (close to 70s) have physical issues, mother no real hobbies, father overloaded quite quickly (PTSD diagnosis was had) , retired both. Neither person goes for help when they need it quite clearly.
Father can use Whatsapp but it frustrates me how he does it. He can read it and write back, but at times won’t reply even if he is online and sees it. Either it’s with something funny/coincidental, or an update about an appointment, or a hey I wish you well with xyz.
Mother is very solitary, a text with lifesign is enough for her. Not for me sibce I don’t like this practice, orr the reason why. Last couple of months she dropped this method more and more, also with her sister. Does not pick up/call back at an increasing amount of times.
For my own well-being, what would be the best approach to follow here? We are in the process of fixing up my place with the help of my dad, but I find these partial conversations the hardest to maintain. No updates makes me want to send ‘since i haven’t heard repeatedly from you, i will be rearranging my schedule). Not flawless myself, but it’s hard.