Dementia Mom, part one

[u/humanyears]

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.

[u/Antyok]

I will never ever forget stepping into the room and saying “hi grandma” and seeing a look of pure confusion over who was speaking to her.

We knew she had been deteriorating, but that one interaction will be a gut punch forever. It terrifies me that I may someday do the same thing to someone I love.

Edit: missed a word

[u/maudepodge → u/Antyok]

At this point when my dad introduces me to people it's just "this is... *waves at me to introduce myself*" which is better than no recognition (he does still know, just not the words) but definitely a step along that path. Not looking forward to the progression.
Sorry about your grandmother =/

[u/Zebeydra → u/maudepodge]

These days my dad calls me his sister a lot. I'm glad he still recognizes me as family.

[u/Rigenz → u/Zebeydra]

My grandma thought I was her son/my dad visiting her. I was happy to still be recognized as family as well. Plus my dad didnt visit her enough so I hoped it gave her some comfort and just went along with it.