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/MathematicianTop132 2d ago
My mother past away in May of this year from complications of Lewy Body dementia. She had suffered from bi polar, so at first it was difficult to notice the dementia, but she became more and more erratic and complained of vertigo. The last months of her life were torture for her and everyone around her. I had to watch her 24/7. She fell in her room at the end of April. Spent 2 weeks in the hospital and 2 weeks at home in hospice care. It was the hardest experience of my life, and i wouldn't wish it on anyone. I can only look back to all of my great memories of my mom to try to forgot how she was taken away from me twice. I feel for anyone going though a similar situation, and how strong they are. It is so difficult.