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dovesong · 10/07/2023 20:46

My beloved mum has advanced dementia and it's gutting me from the inside out. My dad is lovely and we both look after her with the help of carers. I have no partner or siblings and my mum has always been my confidante - it makes me feel so alone. And of course it's agonising to see her suffering and screaming and afraid, her dementia is not peaceful at all. Has anyone else been in a similar situation? She's still here but I am already knee deep in grief.

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CMOTDibbler · 10/07/2023 20:54

Yes, and it felt like bereavement by a thousand cuts. My wonderful, intelligent mother reduced to sitting and stroking a toy cat. She had periods of being very afraid and that was awful as she couldn't be comforted.
My sympathies are with you

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