Sorry, seems all I do is vent here...
I'm constantly counselling my parents, they often tell me of their problems and so on.
It's quite taxing, especially when I try to help, they don't take it and rinse and repeat, the issue is back... And they tell me all about it again, whilst feeling depressed, sad and so on. I do try to just listen and offer emotional support, but I do worry about them not resolving their problems. They keep their misery alive.
One of them just told me how they've been suffering ever since childhood and are tired of suffering... I'm really feeling upset and powerless. Plus I think they're being scammed, someone taking advantage of their helplessness and desperation. I feel like such a monster for telling them to be careful and not believe everything. I'd rather they realise sooner than later, but it still feels horrible to do it, when they feel like some light might be shining in their life.
This is really difficult. And at times, I'm scared that this parent is going to take their own life. This is what is taxing on me, not counselling or being supportive. I'm scared for my parents' happiness and with one of them, their life.