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peasant one

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4. not spouse but mom

Reply to Randomthought (Original post)

Sun Feb 15, 2026, 07:30 AM

Feb 2026

We have a large family and for two years shared the nights taking care of mom and in the day had people care for her. It was very wonderful but extremely hard, even for the two days a week I spent with her. You must get help and you must find someone close to you to talk it through. I felt love, guilt, anger, sadness, frustration, and fear-all in a matter of minutes. But had sisters and brothers to talk to about these feelings. It really helps. Good luck with your journey.

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Is anyone else living with a spouse with dementia? [View all] Randomthought Feb 2026 OP

I did, but it was a phase of a fatal disease, so it was just a couple of years when it was awful Easterncedar Feb 2026 #1

Just minor stuff Randomthought Feb 2026 #2

We had Rebl2 Feb 2026 #8

Tangential, but equally concerning. no_hypocrisy Feb 2026 #3

Just to ease your mind Randomthought Feb 2026 #5

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My husband died last week. He was in a memory care facility. He fell three times while there, and Ziggysmom Feb 2026 #6

Thank you Randomthought Feb 2026 #7

I so sorry Randomthought Feb 2026 #9