Hi friends. My mom passed away yesterday. I was by her side when she went, with my brother and 2 of his daughters. I've lost my best friend but am okay because she is no longer battling dementia. She was a incredible woman and I am proud to have been her daughter.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I'm sorry for your loss. Proud of how you are handling yourself through a very difficult event.
MrLink
Level 8
Apr 21, 2018
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Aww, thank you. I got my strength from her!
I am very sorry. I hope the good memories of time shared with your mom will bring you comfort as you learn to cope with the loss of her.
Deb57
Level 8
Apr 21, 2018
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I have many but am trying to erase the last few years since it was so bad, its difficult. Thank you.
I'm sorry for your loss. The loss of a parent is heartbreaking and when that parent is also your best friend it crumbles it.
My mom also had dementia and she passed away seven years ago. There isn’t a day that goes by that she isn’t in my thoughts. Dementia changed everything, a thief that took the best part of her. All I have left are the memories and there are many. I talk about her as often as I can, it keeps her close to me. Maybe it will for you too.
Betty
Level 8
Apr 21, 2018
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It robbs you of your dignity! Its heartbreaking. Thank you.
So sorry for your loss. Nothing is quite like losing your mama. May the time come quickly that thoughts of her bring more laughter than tears.
Essie
Level 6
Apr 21, 2018
2
Thank you, yes I am trying to focus on the good years and not the last ones of her life.
So sorry for your loss. What a lovely tribute to your mom.
bleurowz
Level 8
Apr 21, 2018
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Thank you, she was the best woman I have ever known.
sorry for your loss but as you say she is feeling nothing now and peaceful for ever.
LeighShelton
Level 8
Apr 21, 2018
1
Very sorry for your loss. I lost my dad last year after a brief illness, and I am now just a year later about to accept the fact, that he is no more.
I wish you a speedy recovery from your loss!
tivesz
Level 5
Apr 21, 2018
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Thank you. I don't know what I will do with my spare time now!
Thinking of you. Take care of yourself too. 
kmdskit3
Level 8
Apr 21, 2018
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Thank you and I will now.
So difficult when the mind slips between realities.
DogJocky
Level 3
Apr 21, 2018
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Its mind blowing!
Sorry, for your lose. Having a mother in law in care suffering from dementia I completely understand those mixed feelings.
HeathenFarmer
Level 8
Apr 21, 2018
1
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I think you're looking at it the right way - my grandmother, having spent most of her life alone after her husband died when she was still young, was fiercely independent and proud of it; in her last few years her health prevented that and she hated it, so it was in a way a relief when she went.
Jnei
Level 8
Apr 21, 2018
1
Yes it is a relief. Many years of heartbreak watching her decline. Thank you.
Condolences on the loss of your mother. Dementia is horrible. My Dad's currently in the late stage of this despicable disease
Qualia
Level 8
Apr 21, 2018
2
Oh, I feel for you, truly. Its not an easy road. I wish you strength to get thru it. Thanks for your kind words.
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