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Susan
Devoted October 2021

Feeling a Little Sad

Susan, on November 11, 2020 at 8:57 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 24

My mom has advanced dementia, and if she is alive this time next year, she will miss our wedding. She's in a nursing home and we know she can't possibly be at the wedding.

I've consoled myself that my dad's girlfriend will be at the wedding. Until five weeks ago when she and my dad broke up. They've been together 10 years, and while I can't say she's been a second mother to me (that was not a relationship she wanted with me or my sister), we have definitely been good friends and I was planning to include her as the 'other of the bride'... Getting her a corsage and recognizing her for being a big force in my life, and all that good stuff. She has two daughters, but neither one has ever married and I think she was looking forward to this as well.

Of course I support my dad and it's no question that it's way more important that he is there. I don't know what happened between them, and ultimately it's not any of my business. It just makes me sad not to have a 'mom figure' there...

Thanks for letting me vent! Onward!

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Latest activity by Michelle, on November 13, 2020 at 9:31 AM
  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
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    Oh no, I'm so sorry, Love. That is heartbreaking. I'll definitely be sending tou prayers and/or good vibes.
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  • J
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    Oh sweetie, I am so sorry. It probably would make you and 'other feel better if you visited and shared about the wedding, even if she will not be there in person. Don't let her go as a mature and caring person in your life, even if no longer with Dad.
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  • Michelle
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    Girl that’s tough. I’m so sorry. My mom passed away in 2018 (on my birthday) & I’ve gotten really close to his mom & my stepmom these passed couple of years. Seeing your own mother deteriorate in front of your eyes is heartbreaking. I’m glad your dad is putting aside his feelings on their breakup & is making this day about you.
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  • Sharon
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    I'm so sorry about your mom. Dementia is a horrible disease. I'm also sorry about your dad and his girlfriend. I hope you can continue to have a good relationship with her.
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  • Allie
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    I’m so sorry! I’m a similar situation. My mom passed away this April and my dad will not be able to attend our wedding either because he has MS and is now completely paralyzed from his neck down and he’s just always in so so much pain. It’s been so hard to get though, but I’m planning to try to set up a live stream for him to watch! Maybe you can do the same for your mom. I’ve lost 2 grandparents this year also to dementia it’s such a hard and sad disease to deal with, I send you such good vibes and light! 🥰
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  • Yasmine
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    Have you talked to your dads about it? If it was an amicable break up maybe he wouldn't mind her being there
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  • Olusola
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    Hm, I’m sorry 🙁 That is a lot to go through. I will pray for you and I trust that Jesus will give you a peace of mind ❤️
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  • Olusola
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    * and solution
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  • Susan
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    Awww, Allie, I'm so sorry to hear this. So heartbreaking. Smiley sad Long term illness is just devastating. Sending you a big hug.

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  • Jayne
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    Big big hugs to you. Been there, done that with my dad. I know it's sad every time you think of your mom. Now you've lost a friend who was the same age and had the same role with your dad that your mom had. Go ahead when it hurts, and give those feelings their credit, but then don't let yourself dwell. You've got an exciting and happy event coming up, let those feelings soften the hard ones.

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  • Allie
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    Thank you so much 💕
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  • Victoria
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    This is incredibly hard for you and please come talk if you need anything! You will surely be in my prayers and I will pray for your mom as well.

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  • Jaclyn
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    I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Dementia is a horrible and heartbreaking disease. I help take care of my grandma who has dementia and although I know she wouldn't really understand what was going on, I still wanted her to be a part of my wedding this year but of course we have decided to postpone until next year. I am the 3rd oldest grandchild and due to family drama (a whole other issue) she did not attend the 2 older grandchildren's weddings. So it was really important to me that she be present for mine so she can at least see one of her grandchildren getting married before she died. But now I don't think that will happen and it breaks my heart. She is already so advance in her dementia that by this time next year she will probably be bed bound if she hasn't already passed. My thoughts are truly with you and I hope you are able to find a solution and comfort Smiley heart

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  • Susan
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    Thank you!

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  • Susan
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    I'm happy that we can continue to chat on Facebook if nothing else! Smiley smile She's a fun lady.

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  • Susan
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    So sorry to hear about your mom, but glad you have other awesome women in your life! I hope to develop a good relationship with my mother-in-law in time. Smiley heart

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  • Susan
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    Me too! Thank you!

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  • Susan
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    Yeah, he is not that type. Ideally, maybe, but no, he burns his bridges with a flamethrower! One of the annoying things about parents dating is that if it doesn't work out, you also lose a parental figure and no one really cares. So he thinks he broke up with this woman and it wouldn't impact my sister or me, despite the fact we spent those ten years building a relationship with her too. To be fair, though, he also said when he and my mom got divorced after 25 years that it shouldn't affect us. LOL He's a hard edge!

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  • Susan
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    Thank you!

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  • Susan
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    Thank you! That is good advice!

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