When your spouse is diagnosed with Dementia your whole world changes. Not only do you lose the intimacy and support of your partner, you must also become a parent to the person you have always depended on to share the load. It is heartbreaking. It is overwhelming. Some days if feels like you are in a free-fall with no hope of a soft landing. This blog is written about my journey as I lose my husband Jim, to Dementia. If you are traveling a similar path, I hope that somewhere in these posts you can find support in the knowledge that you are not alone and some tools and tips to help you cope with the challenges within your own journey.
Don’t Judge Me
I wasn’t going to write about this incident because it made me feel judged and pretty crappy. Then I realized, I’m not alone, and most caregivers are made to feel like that aren’t doing enough from casual onlookers who don’t understand what it’s like. It was my aunt’s birthday and it was the first …. Read More