Joan, I just started to go back to the beginning of your blog (not paying enough attention before now to realize I could do that!). I can tell this is going to be a treasure trove - I've only had time to read a few so far, but I've already gleaned some insights into this journey. You have a real gift of being able to reach out, to touch us at our very core. I suppose I haven't paid as much attention as I should have because there's a part of me that seems determined not to let this thing become the monster that ate my life! I hate to think of it as my one & only purpose from here on out, but that's clearly denial on my part. It has to become my focus. I sometimes feel that I'm not very good at multi-tasking, & it seems impossible to me right now to focus on AD & to keep myself going too. "one day at a time"! Thank you for what you're doing.
Thank you. When I started this, I had a feeling, but was not quite sure, that the blogs would resonate with Alzheimer Spouses. The most feedback I get from them is that I have said what others are thinking, and that, to me, is extremely important. It's important because in the beginning, I thought I was the only spouse who felt the way I did. I was embarrassed and felt guilty. Sharing my blogs with everyone has made me realize that we all share the same emotions and need to talk about them with each other.
When my journey is ended, I am hoping to edit the blogs and put them into a book.
Joan, I agree with Mim, you do have a gift of putting into words what I'm feeling but just cannot articulate. I'd love to read that book. Right now, we know you are going through some very hard times and I hope you are taking good care of yourself.