05/15/2026
Life after loss is never the same
It changes everything all at once
Even though you are not ready
But somehow you do it, you create a new version of life
One that is beautiful and messy
Where life keep going even without the one you lost
And when those moments of sadness come to the surface
You pause and let if flow
The memories, the laughs, the tears, the joy…..
All of it all at once
6 years ago my dad passed away from Vascular Dementia
We said goodbye many times before that day though
Because Dementia is a slow process that takes your memories away one at a time
But not just those, it takes away your ability to remember anything and everything from how to dress yourself, go to the bathroom, if you ate, names, how to express yourself….
It’s a slow goodbye
My heart is with anyone who has a parent diagnosed with Dementia and I’m here if you need to vent
Share as much as you can
Laugh as often as you can
Find a positive outlet for all that grief
Because the grief doesn’t stop it just changes the way it started to show up and it will from time to time
Just breathe - and let those feelings flow
Sometimes it’s brief and sometimes it takes your breathing away…. But it’s all ok ….. it always will be
Happy heavenly 6th birthday Dad ❤️❤️
