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Backstory

Oh, my Alzheimer's-challenged husband, each meal that i share with the you that you are now leaves me hungry for the YOU that you were then.

by scribbling_scribe in Six-Word Memoirs on Jan 25, 2013 | | T-shirt

Comments

jl333 says,

This is hard for you...I know. So sorry

NumbrOneAunt says,

so very sorry for what you're going through ---- the dashes represent a prayer just sent up that God will grant you the strength for each day. your backstory reminds me of the dilemma i felt in talking about my mom after alzheimer's took her - i told people that i didn't know what to say: 'mom IS really smart' ? 'mom WAS really smart' ? while she was still alive i finally settled on saying 'when mom was herself....' again, i'm so sorry.

notjustagirlintheworld says,

I am so sorry. Know that you are loved here and we are sharing your meals in spirit.

canadafreeze says,

The heartbreak you suffer is palpable - it is a cruel disease. Writing can be cathartic - I'm so glad you are writing here.

DynamicDbytheC says,

I am living with someone who is declining physically, not mentally. It is a daily battle to accept the new man while screaming inside for the former man. Wish I had a magic wand for us.

scribbling_scribe says,

Thank you for the support everyone. So many of you are currently experiencing and/or have already survived the decline of loved ones so your empathy and kindness means much to me.
I so relate to your comment #1Aunt and prayers are most welcome.
If I ever find that magic wand DDbytheC, I will certainly share it with you.

DynamicDbytheC says,

Hope you have support.