Hi everyone.
My ex husband 56yo (2 years separated and we get on very well) has Early onset dementia. He is getting worse. 2 things worry me.
1) his family doesn't seem to be wanting to help. His sister refused to be power of attorney and they keep postponing our meeting because they are busy with "their own" family (he has 2 sisters and a brother). I do not want to be his career. We are separated and it shouldn't be my role but I feel like I can't let him down. My empathy is tripping my into a huge guilt ball that is hard to live with. But I am only 44 and feel like I still have a life to live....
2 ) we have a 5yo daughter. He has her care 3 days a week and I worry about the psychological toll on her. She recently is reluctant to go with him but still loves him and doesn't want me to tell him she prefers to be with me.... She is reminding him a lot of things and seem to be taking some responsibility I feel she shouldn't have to at such a young age....
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
My ex husband 56yo (2 years separated and we get on very well) has Early onset dementia. He is getting worse. 2 things worry me.
1) his family doesn't seem to be wanting to help. His sister refused to be power of attorney and they keep postponing our meeting because they are busy with "their own" family (he has 2 sisters and a brother). I do not want to be his career. We are separated and it shouldn't be my role but I feel like I can't let him down. My empathy is tripping my into a huge guilt ball that is hard to live with. But I am only 44 and feel like I still have a life to live....
2 ) we have a 5yo daughter. He has her care 3 days a week and I worry about the psychological toll on her. She recently is reluctant to go with him but still loves him and doesn't want me to tell him she prefers to be with me.... She is reminding him a lot of things and seem to be taking some responsibility I feel she shouldn't have to at such a young age....
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you