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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm so sorry OP.
My relationship with my mom was strained. Then she developed dementia and I too did much out of obligation and duty.

you are not alone, I too in my most private moments wished my mom would pass. Dementia is a terrible disease for everyone involved, but carries a particular cruelty when it's with a mother who was difficult.

Dementia may seem like it will take forever, and often goes on way too long, but if its any consolation, there will be a huge relief and weight off your shoulders once she does pass. It is still sad in some ways, but I do not miss any of it. Hang in there. [/quote]

So many of us are dealing with mothers with dementia who were absolutely unkind to us as kids. We have been working hard to break the cycle and be more loving with our own kids and spouse. I am even more resentful because dealing with my mother is causing me to be stressed and cranky at times and that affects how I deal with my own kids. I want to be there for my teens and be fully present and loving. So I feel like my mother is still screwing me over and taking time away from me that I should be spending with my own kids. She just never ceases to be selfish. [/quote]

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