My beautiful mum passed away on Monday and I feel lost! Dementia took hold of my mum suddenly two and a half years ago. Although so difficult at times to understand why this had to happen-I gradually came to terms with it. My mum was so full of life before and she was my inspiration for many things and I would always asked her for advice as she was so wise. Over the past two weeks my mum had deteriorated and I was told her body was shutting down. I sat at my mum's bedside in the care home she was in holding her hand and stroking her face telling her how much I loved her. My mum slipped away peacefully on Monday afternoon. I know she is at peace now and not suffering any longer-but I feel like part of me has also died. My mum was my best friend and a wonderful mother.