mom called from nursing home--asking to come come

Anonymous
She has dementia, is in memory care and is very delusional. called me today (with the help of a nurse) asking me to pick her up. I just said I'll be there later--knowing good and well that I will not.

I hate this.
Anonymous
Oof, I feel for you. But you did the right thing.
Anonymous
Come come on the base drum?
Anonymous
I'm sorry, OP. It's very hard.
Anonymous
I'm sorry, OP. It's really hard, every time
Anonymous
I’m so sorry OP. Silver lining is that I’m sure she’ll forget all about the request and the call. I think this disease traumatizes us way more than it does them.
Anonymous
You did fine. It sucks.
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