Hi, my names Joe, Im 18 and im here just to talk about my dad.
My mum said it would help ages ago, but Ive never bothered coming on until now
My dad has Alzheimer's, he's only 57ish (hah what kind of son am I if i dont know his age ) He's had it for about 3 years now I think, but today everything just blew up. He's usually fine, but today something got him so angry and confused he hit my mum. I totally know this isnt my dad doing it, its the illness, Ive been told that so many times im sick of hearing it. But how many of you here have had to stand between you mother and father stopping him from hitting her. I should not have to do this, this crappy illness has stolen my dad away from me, he's meant to look after me, not the other way around. Its shaken me up so much that I broke down in tears on the phone to my best friend, Ive never done that before, Im a typical teenage boy, keeps himself to himself, but I went and cried, I feel so stupid right now it is unbelievable.
I just wish this had never happened to me, I wouldnt wish this upon anyone, its one step above death, your loved one is gone in spirit but is still here in body.
I dont expect replies, that wasnt what I really came for, I just want someone to listen and who understands.
Thanks, Joe
My mum said it would help ages ago, but Ive never bothered coming on until now
My dad has Alzheimer's, he's only 57ish (hah what kind of son am I if i dont know his age ) He's had it for about 3 years now I think, but today everything just blew up. He's usually fine, but today something got him so angry and confused he hit my mum. I totally know this isnt my dad doing it, its the illness, Ive been told that so many times im sick of hearing it. But how many of you here have had to stand between you mother and father stopping him from hitting her. I should not have to do this, this crappy illness has stolen my dad away from me, he's meant to look after me, not the other way around. Its shaken me up so much that I broke down in tears on the phone to my best friend, Ive never done that before, Im a typical teenage boy, keeps himself to himself, but I went and cried, I feel so stupid right now it is unbelievable.
I just wish this had never happened to me, I wouldnt wish this upon anyone, its one step above death, your loved one is gone in spirit but is still here in body.
I dont expect replies, that wasnt what I really came for, I just want someone to listen and who understands.
Thanks, Joe
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