my mom is starting to develop dementia early. i feel like i am losing such an important figure in my life much earlier than i should, even though she is still alive. like, she struggles so much with daily activities and remembering who i am.
you are completely fine needing some time. there is nothing fair about something that takes your best friend and turns them into a stranger. be there with her, but you have to take time to recharge yourself. no one can be strong all the time.
yeah, i am not looking forward to going down it. i will just try to carve out as much meaningful time with her as i can. i feel selfish sometimes though because there are times when i do not want to be around her because it depresses me how she is changed. i need to get over it.