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Kristin Shannon's avatar

For so many of us in so many ways. Would that we had a magic wand!

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Jo Hanlon-Moores's avatar

This was my 2022 and my heart is with you and your father. Thank you for placing such tenderness into words that resonate and, strangely, comfort. I wish for peace for you both.

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DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD's avatar

This hits close to home.

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Bernie L Cruikshank's avatar

There is no win win situation. There is pain and suffering on so many levels. Take care of yourself.

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Sally Showalter's avatar

Tender with heart empathy.

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Laurie K's avatar

As my mother, sisters and I watch my father, who in hospice care, suffer through his dementia, and the caregiver struggles of my mother, this post really struck a nerve with me. Thank you so much for writing it and sharing it with the world.

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Kristin Shannon's avatar

Thank you Cynthia. Glad you knew him. He did love beautiful blondes. 🫶

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Cynthia Scott Aucoin's avatar

Kristin, this profound experience is so beautifully expressed. Thank you for sharing these intimate moments ❤️

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Janice Walton's avatar

My heart understands because my husband had dementia and died of COVID while in a memory care facility. I remember the moment when I made that decision - to no longer pray for him to live. As you say, I did not want him to go through that struggle any longer.

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Jan Peppler's avatar

If this is current, Kristin, my prayers are with you. I have been where you are. Not for the long years but for the painful decline and prayers. It is good you are writing. You have much within to share.

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Kristin Shannon's avatar

Thank you for understanding. Wishing all readers of A Considerable Age, a happy long weekend.

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Anna C Rumin's avatar

I hear you. You’ve captured a struggle so many share. Thankyou - keep writing.

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