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BethView Thread

I do have friends that are supportive but don't live as close to my family as I would like - I'm trying to change that so that I will have more support as things progress. I also have an adult son who has autism and mental retardation and is very low-functioning so my hands are full - and I work full-time still.
This website helps since leaving to go to a group meeting is not easy which makes it not helpful

Yes, I have figured out that there is no point to arguing - his reality is his reality - I get that. Conversations are difficult though - and I live with him and my non-verbal son - that gets lonely when no one in my house actually makes sense!!!!
thanks again for your response.
BethView Thread

My husband is still in early stages - short--term memory bad but still working, driving etc But this seems to be getting worse. He thinks he's seen or experienced things before. Watching a game on tv he's sure it's a rerun because he just saw those two teams play. A girl walking down the street with a bunch of balloons he has seen every day that week in the same outfit with that bunch of balloons. The weather girl on tv has worn that same outfit every day - etc. etc. It sounds innocuous and I suppose it is, but it is a bit nerve-wracking and hard to have a conversation because he just isn't making sense!!!Somehow I think it will help me a bit if I know others experience this.View Thread

My husband is still in early stages - short--term memory bad but still working, driving etc But this seems to be getting worse. He thinks he's seen or experienced things before. Watching a game on tv he's sure it's a rerun because he just saw those two teams play. A girl walking down the street with a bunch of balloons he has seen every day that week in the same outfit with that bunch of balloons. The weather girl on tv has worn that same outfit every day - etc. etc. It sounds innocuous and I suppose it is, but it is a bit nerve-wracking and hard to have a conversation because he just isn't making sense!!!Somehow I think it will help me a bit if I know others experience this.View Thread

thank you so much for your response - I have already found this site helpful.
BethView Thread

BethView Thread

One thing I would like to find is someone else in my position - this isn't my parent it's my spouse but I'm 14 years younger than him so I feel sort of like I'm headed into a lifestyle I'm not ready for. I'm not retired and home with him all day - I'm still working and active and know that gradually that will change.
Thanks for your kind response - it helps - really.
BethView Thread

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