I have just been away for a few days with friends – lovely folk who understand my situation. They each have had problems but not with dementia.
Throughout the fun days I felt very sensitive, emotional and vulnerable, very hard to explain as I did enjoy their company and there was much fun.
Since my return I have tried to understand ‘me’ and its evident I am becoming a less tolerant and patient person than normal.
I feel certain that this is ‘grief’. Since the early days of my husband’s dementia there have been periods when through sheer sadness I have experienced similar feelings.
Those of us travelling this path are not restricted to grieving at the final passing, but throughout the whole journey.
Just sharing my thoughts.
Throughout the fun days I felt very sensitive, emotional and vulnerable, very hard to explain as I did enjoy their company and there was much fun.
Since my return I have tried to understand ‘me’ and its evident I am becoming a less tolerant and patient person than normal.
I feel certain that this is ‘grief’. Since the early days of my husband’s dementia there have been periods when through sheer sadness I have experienced similar feelings.
Those of us travelling this path are not restricted to grieving at the final passing, but throughout the whole journey.
Just sharing my thoughts.