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He died in my Mum’s arms, painlessly & peacefully. His struggle is over, and Mum is now free of the burden of being his primary caregiver.
PSA: Dementia & delirium sucks for all concerned.
The people involved in his palliative care, commended her on the awesome job she did, of looking after him. She’s a wonderful woman.
Hug your loved ones & make sure they feel your love.
Most Viral edit: today, I’m gonna watch Firefly S1E1 with my Mum. I’m hoping that she’ll be able to relax and have a bit of a laugh & would like her to experience the joy I did when watching the show (however incomplete).
bibberjibber
Lost mine this past August, feels like just yesterday and years ago at the same time. grateful for the 30 years I had with him..respect, OP❤
adeathlesssong
My condolences. I promise you, time does begin to heal the wounds left behind. Lost mine almost 4 years ago to MSA. A toast to your father.
RTK4740
Blessings on your journey to this point. Blessings on the hours and days ahead.
MonsignorYeetimusRex
Very sorry for your loss @op
verukt89
Lost my mom 2 weeks ago. I feel ya. I was primary care giver. Its hard, but you'll be ok. Just take care of your mom. Sorry eh.
iamayellowteapot
hey @OP totally feel that, delirium is the think that haunts me the most from my dads passing. PM if you want to talk
TivoMan
Here’s to your Pop
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Andrewwashere
Lost mine three months ago to MD, here if you need to chat bud ?
JadedDoorman
My condolences
ClickityDoucheBabaGanoosh
Sorry for your loss. I am currently going thru the same thing with dementia and my Dad. Such a horrible bloody thing for anyone to go thru.
frijolefrito
I hope my kids raise a glass to me!!
Tybar
I'm sorry for your lost, but I'm glad he and your mom are both wonderful.
KatetDeFibonacci
Lost my dad to the same thing. My heart breaks with you and I understand the strange bit of relief.
ftex530
Lost my pop a month ago to Parkinson’s. Peace to you.
HamDangler5LucidDangling
Hug or get hugged by your loved ones
furriephillips
Erm...
betterave
I’m very sorry for your loss. May you all find peace now.
Morgue21
Don't be sorry it sounds like he had a full and happy life and even a painless death
furriephillips
It was kinda perfect. Life had its ups and downs, but the death was as they had wanted.
simplejacksoffhismeds
humanauction
Im Sorry for you & your mum, @furriephillips. I miss my dad. he died when i was a teenager. it will get better ?
erbiumyttriumytterbium
I've now lost both my parents. Grief hurts, and I keep it to myself more than is healthy. But I'm glad I had them in my life. I think 2>
erbiumyttriumytterbium
about the end of LoTR, and it's the same feeling : loss, pain, and at the same time a profound respect for the deep mystery of life.
tempes156
Sincere condolences
Mikesjca
My dad died 7 days ago - This post could have been mine word for word. My mom was amazing at caring for him.
furriephillips
Dammit, now you’ve made me cry again. xx
CR0UTON
Why everyone’s dad dying
furriephillips
I saw a few, on the way to writing my post. I wasn’t going to at first, but felt it important to share with someone.
kaytikay8
My husbands dad died today, on a trip from Oz back to his homeland for a holiday. He waited til he was where he was born before he let go.
paperbackrytr2
furriephillips
Sir.
downtime123
illbeyourhuckleberry1
mtbelley
To his mom for being their during the hardest part of loving someone.
downtime123
SaDLo
Very sorry for your loss. Lost my dad to brain cancer in 2011 and it’s never easy losing a parent you love.
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SaDLo
Meningioma
Capt42
I’m sorry to hear that. #F*ckCancer
gnarledhalo
openbobspls
Mine stole my identity. Our country’s “solution” is to just freeze my credit and prevent me from buying anything
gnarledhalo
openbobspls
At least my mother was a meth addict that enjoys living in homeless shelters more than keeping a job and home for my 2 sisters :)
MurphysLawDontHaveShitOnMe
I lost my bonus dad to ALS tonight. Prayers to you and your family @furriephillips
furriephillips
My friend, what is a bonus dad? Also, I know it’s not, but my dad used to use that acronym for Achy Leg Syndrome. *eyeroll*
MurphysLawDontHaveShitOnMe
He was my mom's 2nd husband. Most people call them step parents but he was more than that to me and my sisters
furriephillips
Roger that.
MurphysLawDontHaveShitOnMe
ALS is a disease that attacks the nervous system and muscles in your body. It's also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. He was given 2-5 years
MurphysLawDontHaveShitOnMe
And only lasted 2 years & 3 months. We had to remove him from life support yesterday as there is no cure
LionHeart31337
I’m dealing with something ultra similar with my grandpa. He’s seeing dead relatives and saying things that never happened. I’m terrified.
furriephillips
Yeh devastation on the family members is real. The sufferer can be a space cadet one minute - having a conversation with the ether, then
furriephillips
the curtain of consciousness will raise and there will be a period of lucidity and your loved one is “back”, temporarily. It’s heartbreaking
furriephillips
My Dad was out of it for most of the time, but he had a moment, when Mum was fluffing his pillow & he stole a kiss. Choked me up, badly.
LionHeart31337
Sounds about right. I see him quite often. My first best friend. After his latest devastating stroke he was so tired we couldn’t wake him.
LionHeart31337
Then he rolled over and saw me just for about a minute, and he smiled the entire time, and constantly wants to talk to me. I broke down.