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Mirelsa87

Good morning everyone. I finally took the step for myself. Talking to someone else about what is happening in my life right now and them knowing how I feel. It’s hard to tell someone who don’t know this disease to every understand. Hopefully I can remember this tool and utilize it. Well, my name is Mia. I been caring for my mother for 3 years now who has early onset Alzheimer’s. She is in the moderate stage at 58 year old. Alzheimer’s runs deep in my family that it has taken my grandmother and her 6 siblings and has moved down to their children. My mother was my best friend and I know people would say is, but she is Still my mom, she is not in the mom place anymore. It’s hard to explain but hopefully some of you get it. I struggle with grief everyday as I know all of you do. I hope is I can become stronger with knowing I’m not alone. Praying to End Alzheimer’s.

JeriLynn66

Welcome to the place no one wants to be. You'll find understanding, support and some days, a lifeline to get thru the day. And friends who have either been there/done that or are right there with you. You are not alone.

mabelgirl

It breaks my heart when I hear or read of someone as young as your mom inflicted with this disease. My mom is now turning 85 and I suspect has been living with this for over ten years, diagnosed officially about 2 years ago. While one can expect the very elder to succumb someone younger than myself pulls at that heart strings. I can only imagine your grief and I would think your concern with your own future is also in the back of your mind. I hope you find some solace in the support and care on this site, even though we’re strangers. Overtime and from reading post you’ll find yourself getting to know the posters and follow their journeys as well as having a place that people understand you. Prayers for peace.

Mirelsa87

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/233359#Comment_233359

Thank you for your reply. Yes, most people know ALZ or Dementia in a much older age. We notice my mom’s memory declining back in 2017 and maybe before than. All I find myself asking for is more time but we already ran out. Enjoying her presence and what’s left of her personality is my silver lining.

Mirelsa87

Thank you for commenting. I’ve felt alone for so long, it feels a little better to relieve some of this weight. Sending love…

frm95210

Prayers for patience, comfort, and understanding. This disease is brutal.