Have any questions about how to use the community? Check out the Help Discussion.

My Mom and Lifelong best friend Dx with Alzheimer’s

1359Pond
1359Pond Member Posts: 6
First Anniversary 5 Care Reactions First Comment
Member
in Caring for a Parent
My mom was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She has been my best friend and person my whole life. This disease has changed her personality, morals and values. I am only 50 and I miss my Mom and my person every day. I am so angry at her for having this disease, which I recognize is ridiculous. But I’m already grieving the loss of who my Mom has been my whole life. Most days I’m okay, but every now and then I cry for hours. Am I alone? It all feels terrible.
Tagged:

Comments

  • psg712
    psg712 Member Posts: 672
    250 Likes 500 Comments 100 Insightfuls Reactions 100 Care Reactions
    Member

    You are reacting very normally under the circumstances. We call it the long goodbye for this very reason. Hugs to you. Keep coming here - there's lots of wisdom and support.

  • 1359Pond
    1359Pond Member Posts: 6
    First Anniversary 5 Care Reactions First Comment
    Member

    Thank you

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
Read more

Community Guidelines


Click here to review the ALZConnected Community Guidelines

Categories