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I want to continue living at home peacefully as it is.

I would like to continuing the lifestyle habits of the past.

My mother-in-law believes that housework is her own role, and it is becoming a lifestyle habit. (B)

I would like to talk because I have less interaction with acquaintances and neighbors and I feel lonely.

All of the people of my mother’s age have passed away and I feel that my mother’s surroundings have become quiet. There is a reality that even if you want to talk, as you used to, you can’t. (A)

I’m still happy that I’m living like myself.

My husband was very careful when he was working for the company. Because of this, I am still well prepared (D).

I would like to continue living at home as it is now.

My mother-in-law has lived here since I got married, so she’ll want to stay home for a long time. When daughters or grandchildren come, they go out together. You’ll want to live as you are. (E)

He would like to live at home as much as possible. However, as his function declines, as a daughter, I would like him to enter a facility. (H)

My husband is worried about how much he can live on his pension. He was relieved to hear me say that there was no inconvenience. I think he would like to continue living as it is now. (I)

I want to live my own life.

I want to work and move.

My mother has been tailoring kimonos while being a farmer. She wouldn’t want to do anything now. Everyday, you’re saying “What shall I do?” so you want to work. (C)

My mother will find it painful if there is something she can’t do. There are instances when she keeps her face down without talking. (G)

Is it because she is spoiled that she does not move? I think I may be angry and grit my teeth (J).

I will be giving up on my current life.

My mother had a very hard life. I think she feels at ease now. I’m giving up on that and I have no choice but to be satisfied with my current life. (H)

I wouldn’t think of anything.

I wouldn’t think of anything anymore.

I don’t think my wife thinks much of anything anymore. She probably never thought of being in such a state. What she has been able to do so far is becoming lesser, but she doesn’t know anymore. (K)

What about the life my wife wants? I don’t say anything in particular, I just sleep now. (L)