My wife's dementia has progressed to the point where she does not recognize me and I am furious at her for leaving me even though I know it is not her fault.
More people experience this than they realize.
Watching someone disappear while their body remains creates a cruel anticipatory grief mixed with abandonment rage.
“Where Are You with Grief and anger — the rage underneath?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.