It's my birthday today. I'm not having a good time.
On this earth now for more than 50 years, & it's rare that my birthday has ever been about me.
Today is really no exception.
I had a visit from my folks. It wasn't good - they're not doing well. Mom's Parkinson's is worse, her dementia is tanking. She's becoming a shell. Dad is exhausted.
Mom's neurologist is recommending palliative care for her. I fucking hope they go for it because a) mom needs it, & b) dad can't really take care of her.
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@Impious_Jade I hope they do too. It has to be wearing your dad down. There's a whole lot of guilt tied into end of life care as well.