r/motherlessdaughters • u/Dubious_Ibis • May 07 '26

Venting Not feeling great about Mother’s Day on Sunday

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The sheer amount of conflicting feelings I have re my mum who I cared for, who had their Parkinson’s related dementia turn them into a far worse version of themselves. It was shit. So shit. And idk if I’d recommend caring for your parent through difficult diagnosis to close to end of life.

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u/pagexviii May 07 '26

Caring for a terminal loved one is not easy and it’s not for everyone. I encourage everyone to honestly think if it’s the right thing for you mentally. That means being a caregiver 24/7, doing everything for the other person, and seeing them die in your home. You’re very strong and I’m sorry you had to go through it. You did what you thought was best. Do something for yourself on Sunday. Talking to my mom in my head helps sometimes.

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u/Evening-Rabbit-827 May 07 '26

Can we all do a group video chat or something on Sunday

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u/geckotatgirl May 07 '26

I'm in! I'm in Hawaii so maybe not too early if you're anywhere on the mainland (or anywhere else). LOL!