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Scenario

When dementia steals your relationship before death does

My aging mother has dementia and sometimes she does not recognize me and I am grieving the loss of our relationship while she is still alive.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Progressive cognitive loss creates a unique grief where the person you love disappears while their body remains present.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Belonging and identity — who belongs here?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.