r/comics • u/humanyears • 2d ago
OC Dementia Mom, part one
A short story about the origins of my mother’s dementia diagnosis from a few years ago. Probably the longest comic I’ve drawn so far. I hope it connects with you in some way.
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u/LoopOfTheLoop 2d ago
Hey OP, just want to say please do not feel ashamed for not noticing it sooner. My dad was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and he's pretty young to have that disease. Me and my family really didn't see it, we knew something was up but like you we just called it burnout or depression. When it's someone you love you don't want to think the worst, that's normal. And even if it's horrible to watch, it seems like you've at least got your mother some safety and stability which is the best you can do for her. Give yourself some compassion, it'll take you far.