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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI had to take a break from DU...
I'm back though, but only on a limited basis.
I was going through some bad stress, my Mom is getting really bad with Alzheimers, and I had to just go off this board to lessen the stress.
I kept on Facebook with California Peggy, she is the sweetest woman I can think of here.
Marie Marie
(9,999 posts)FM123
(10,054 posts)I remember what it was like with my mom, my heart goes out to you. Sending you extra hugs
I needed the hug.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,699 posts)If there's anything I can do to help you feel better, just let me know.
And thank you for your very kind words.
Archae
(46,345 posts)It's just so hard, to have my Mom become a totally different person.
As is, today I went to several garage sales, bought a DVD "30 Years of National Geographic Specials," and a silly purchase for 50 cents, a toy lightsaber.
I know this may sound a bit crass at first, but hear me out.
I'm hoping my Mom dies soon, so she is out of her pain (she has bad arthritis too,) and before the Alzheimers gets worse.
My Grandmother had bad dementia, before she died.
She didn't know any of us and was really paranoid, before she died.
I do not want to see Mom get like this too.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,699 posts)When her soul is leaving her body, she is no longer there. Death is a huge release.
I am entirely with you on this.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,836 posts)Hang in there, hope to keep seeing you when you feel like checking in.
GeoWilliam750
(2,522 posts)Being a caregiver to a dementia/Alzheimer victim is such a heavy load.
Wishing you strength and inner peace.
Big virtual hug.
SunSeeker
(51,694 posts)I'm so sorry you're going through this. Honestly, I can't think of anything harder.
Please take care of yourself. Take lots of breaks.
Fla Dem
(23,741 posts)Take care of yourself.
lark
(23,155 posts)At times like these you have to prioritize and you do what you have to do in order to manage the stress and sadness. Best wishes.