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I really miss my mom today. I watched some old videos of her that I had and cried a little.
I wanted something to celebrate her with and looked for movies on Netflix. I came across Otherhood, and it was exactly what I needed. So, I'm sharing it with others who may need a warm hug too—lots of laughs and some tears. It's a great movie, and I’ll watch it every year on this day.
I miss you mom.
| by Anonymous | reply 6 | May 13, 2025 12:33 AM |
This is a hard day for so many people, OP.
I’m glad you found this film to help you move through it.
Our world never seems quite right after losing a parent. But our parents would want us to remember them with love while still living a fulfilling life.
Have a peaceful day, and if you like, share a meaningful memory of your mom.
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | May 11, 2025 9:34 PM |
I've been feeling low, sad and anxious lately, and today I just stayed in bed until 3pm today, wishing my Mama were still here--the Mama before the Alzheimer's finally took her in 2018.
That Mama would've tapped on my door with her fingernails, then popped her head in to tell me to "rise, shine, and get ready for the day. Go fix yourself up and you'll feel better!" Only she wasn't, so I didn't.
But every morning I go to my Dad's room, rap my knuckles on his door, stick my head in, and tell him it's "time to rise, shine, and get ready for the day." He has dementia, too, but he always smiles when I give him Mama's daily spiel.
OP, I'm glad you found a way to access that good memory of your Mom.
| by Anonymous | reply 2 | May 11, 2025 10:15 PM |
This is the first I thought of my mother. She was that awful.
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | May 11, 2025 11:07 PM |
R1, thank you and I agree with you. Just a sad day missing a person I loved.
R@, I'm sorry that you are dealing with both parents having issues. My mom did as well. It's tough, but I know they would greatly appreciate you being there, if they could share those thoughts.
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | May 11, 2025 11:46 PM |
Thanks, R4 (assuming you're also OP).
Mama had vascular dementia and Alzheimer's, but my Dad's dementia is related to two strokes 11 years ago. Unlike my mother, Dad was always physically fit and active, and that has stood him in good stead despite the dementia. So sometimes he still can be introspective in a way my mother wasn't able to be.
At least 4-5 times a week he'll get quiet, then call my name and tell me how grateful he is for me and knows how difficult it must be to sacrifice my life to keep him safe and healthy. It always makes me teary, and I tell him it was and is my great honor to care for the two people who did so well by me and my siblings.
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | May 12, 2025 5:09 AM |
R5, your father's appreciation is heartfelt and extremely meaningful.
For me, I worry who will be my care provider if there is a need. Trying to put myself in the best position possible for my very senior years.
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