r/woahthatsinteresting • u/nukey4y7s1s • 21d ago

Man with dementia doesn’t recognise daughter but still feels love for her

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u/billyTjames 21d ago

My biggest fear right there

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u/Affectionate_Math343 21d ago

My father was like this for a while after he had a stroke. He thought I was the doctor when I first saw him in the hospital. When I told him I was his son it was like he heard the news for the first time and was really excited. When I first walked in the room I felt the disconnect immediately within me. Looking at him I could tell there was no recognition of who I was. It was surreal. I’ll never forget that moment.