I haven't been on in a long time . I'm not sure what brought me here today !
I lost my Mom in March and most days I'm moving on with my life and doing fine BUT some days I find myself questioning everything .
Did I do the right thigs for Mom could I have done more ,you all know the routine .I miss my Mom ! I miss the Mom who always showed concern who listened and care the one I could laugh with and cry with . Does any of this make sense ?
The loss of Mom has even brought up the pain of lossing my Dad who has been gone 11 years . Maybe it's because I'm an Orphan now . sorry I'm rambeling on and on just needed someone to share with .

Hello Need a friend: I can relate big time. I also just lost my mom March 8th of this year. I too feel lost most of the time. I lost my dad 22 years ago & now I find myself needing both of them. I so pray they are together. I also lost my bestfriend 11 years ago so all those close to me that I could confide in are gone. I am having a tough time today also, dont know why just am. Take care of yourself!

Hi Need,
You've come to the right place! I lost my mom in February of this year and I feel just like you. Some days are good, some days are sad. I miss my mom. I dont know how else to say it. I lost my dad over 30 years ago, he died fairly young from cancer. My mom was a very indedpendent lady until AD hit - her worst fear. I just miss her.

Mari

Thank you both . I just wondered if I was alone and as always I see I am not. This sight saved my sanity when Mom was ill and I knew I could count on you to help me again .
I have just been so sad of late and can't seem to shake it . It's not all the time but it sneaks up on me .
There is going to be a new great grandbaby soon and I think that may be part of it . I would so love to share it with my Mom . Isn't it funny what will triger the feelings . WOW that just came into my head . I didn't even realize I felt that way !
It realy does help to have people who are going through this to talk to . Thank you so much

Take care of yourself Iowa. Anytime you need a friend, please come here.

We're here!

I see 3 of my favorite members have responded and hi to all.

Iowa, losing our loved one to this disease is horrible and it makes us question everything. I am finding everything hard now. I lost my mom on August 8th. I can't drive by the ALF where she lived for so many years. I want to go to the hospital where she died and find her there. I can't look at photos, see her clothes. You all know what I'm experiencing.

This grief is so, so painful. The crying at times feels like it will never end.

We can't go back. We can't change anything, but we do have this great site and wonderful people who truly understand what we are going through.

What you're feeling is normal and we're here for you.

Hello Friend, my name is Tom and I want to WELCOME you to this board that is designed for people like you and I! I'm so very sorry to hear about your losses. I don't know about you but I think about my mom and dad being in a better place now. That is about the only thing that helps for me.


My story,
I’m not a professional in this area. I’m a person with AD that serves as a volunteer on the message board. In June of 2008 (age 58) I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s related dementia. I began visiting this message board in August 2008 and the people have become important to me. You were hear before me so you must know that this site is a great place to find understanding people to talk with. Please come back often!

I will attach a link to a site that will lead you to your local Alzheimer’s Association
Chapter. Those people will be able to assist you with local resources and thoughts to improve your life:
http://www.alz.org/apps/findus.asp

Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.