POWER STRUGGLES My Mum Is Stopping Me From Having My Support Worker & Friends Visit Me As It's "her" House.

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I sold my home to care 24/7 for her. I've tried to rationale with her but nothing works. I can't go out & leave mum alone. She's like a toddler pushing her boundaries.

I feel I have no me space. I sit at the park bench across the road when I need a breather.

I don't know how long I can take this crazy world of dementia before I go completely crazy. I've learnt all about the illness so I can manage my mum the best I can. I try and see things from her mind set but it's becoming tiring &amp… read more

posted April 24

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It sounds like you need some inhome help, maybe a friend of your mum's, or neighbor, that could fill in for you so you could get some "me time".

posted April 25

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