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SWBTATTReg

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60. My dad had Parkinson's but not LBD. The Parkinson's took him roughly 5 years ago and it ...

Sun Feb 20, 2022, 08:24 AM

Feb 2022

tore all of us kids up. It was difficult to deal with (and my mom too, in her 80s).

Still impacted by the negative experiences but the time I spent w/ my dad during this time was priceless as we did spend quality time together (I was working then, took off), and actually had quite a few laughs, good moments. Treasure those moments.

My heart goes out to you and yours.

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This just flat out sucks [View all] Glamrock Feb 2022 OP

Hon, we are with you. Don't you worry about bringing down anyone's day. xo CurtEastPoint Feb 2022 #1

i dont know a single person who wants a lingering death. mopinko Feb 2022 #2

You're not a selfish asshole MN2theMax Feb 2022 #3

Maybe find a support group. LakeArenal Feb 2022 #4

Sounds very, very difficult people Feb 2022 #5

Been there. nancy1942 Feb 2022 #6

Take care, man MerryHolidays Feb 2022 #7

I'm so sorry XanaDUer2 Feb 2022 #8

I am so sorry. jmbar2 Feb 2022 #9

yes. it. does. stopdiggin Feb 2022 #10

Frustrating and heartbreaking pandr32 Feb 2022 #11

My mom lingered on for over a year after Hospice said she would die and I remember wanting it to be Maraya1969 Feb 2022 #12

Vent here as much as you need. sheshe2 Feb 2022 #13

Hugs bro Duncanpup Feb 2022 #14

Hugs bro Duncanpup Feb 2022 #15

So sorry to read what you, Mrs. Glam, & mom are going through. SheltieLover Feb 2022 #16

There is no need to apologise. OldBaldy1701E Feb 2022 #17

I'm so sorry, for both of you, & vent all you want, we're here to listen. CaptainTruth Feb 2022 #18

Be easy on yourslf. Your thoughts are normal and just thoughts. Been, not exactly there, but c-rational Feb 2022 #19

I took care of my mother as she died from a brain tumor. I can therefore say I don't know what... NNadir Feb 2022 #20

I am so sorry, Glamrock. crickets Feb 2022 #21

I lost my mom when I was sixteen. momta Feb 2022 #22

I'm sorry for your plight, and sorry for not having anything profound or helpful to offer. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2022 #23

No thanks necessary. Cracklin Charlie Feb 2022 #24

don't correct or argue, it just aggravates both of you Kali Feb 2022 #25

that is what I would want if it were me. that and maybe a small revolver left where demigoddess Feb 2022 #26

Take care of yourself, man. If you don't, somebody will end up... dchill Feb 2022 #27

Completely understand your need to vent. hippywife Feb 2022 #28

Here are my thoughts mgardener Feb 2022 #29

... alwaysinasnit Feb 2022 #30

vent away kanda Feb 2022 #31

A little guilt is an OK thing. hay rick Feb 2022 #32

My mom also had Lewy Body dementia and Parkinson's. Sunny Daze Feb 2022 #33

If you need to scream at somebody, reach out cousin. The Polack MSgt Feb 2022 #34

Going through the same thing. Dustlawyer Feb 2022 #35

It will work out stevil Feb 2022 #36

Just hang on to every one of the minutes of your real mom. appleannie1 Feb 2022 #37

You're safe here Dave in VA Feb 2022 #38

I hope you have a turntable so you can play those old Beatles albums often Warpy Feb 2022 #39

So very sorry... PittBlue Feb 2022 #40

I am so sorry. All you can do is the best you can. If you are asking yourself the questions, you LoisB Feb 2022 #41

My two cents... 2naSalit Feb 2022 #42

big hug, Glam Claire Oh Nette Feb 2022 #43

Sorry to hear and be easy on yourself Glam. KPN Feb 2022 #44

Glam, I'm so sorry. What you're going through is terribly difficult. highplainsdem Feb 2022 #45

My MIL has the same diagnosis LittleGirl Feb 2022 #46

Music is an amazing thing for dementia victims mahina Feb 2022 #47

My husband had LBD. mnhtnbb Feb 2022 #48

It truly sucks Bayard Feb 2022 #49

Found you here today, Saturday.. Deuxcents Feb 2022 #50

My Dad has Parkinson's AwakeAtLast Feb 2022 #51

I am so sorry, Lewy Body sucks. It sounds like she's thinking about food, stocking up before the war uppityperson Feb 2022 #52

so sorry Glamrock Skittles Feb 2022 #53

Next time she has to pee I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2022 #54

Caretaking is hard. It's impossible to do it perfectly. live love laugh Feb 2022 #55

... flying rabbit Feb 2022 #56

Feeling you. JudyM Feb 2022 #57

My mom's deterioration was long and slow... 9 years in the "memory care" unit. 3Hotdogs Feb 2022 #58

Lost my mother to Parkinson's and dementia 31 years ago. TNNurse Feb 2022 #59

My dad had Parkinson's but not LBD. The Parkinson's took him roughly 5 years ago and it ... SWBTATTReg Feb 2022 #60

Words can't express how I feel for you SallyHemmings Feb 2022 #61

Hey Glamrock, vent all you want. Lots of us have had hard times with our older loved ones. lark Feb 2022 #62

damn markie Feb 2022 #63

Love you, Glam. ❤ littlemissmartypants Feb 2022 #64

I am so, so, sorry, Glam. Diamond_Dog Feb 2022 #65

I'm sorry cate94 Feb 2022 #66

I am so sorry. Loryn Feb 2022 #67

Sorry to hear, will be thinking of you. grantcart Feb 2022 #68

Your mom was probably talking about running a battery off a potato. femmedem Feb 2022 #69