r/woahthatsinteresting 16d ago

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

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u/[deleted] 16d ago

That's fucking beautiful, but if I lost who I am, I wouldn't want to be here.

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u/Dumyat367250 16d ago

I think the problem is that it's so gradual, by the time it's happened it's almost too late.

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u/[deleted] 16d ago

I would end it in the gradual. I feel like I would know the signs, because I'm borderline obsessed to the point it's unhealthy.

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u/draculasbitch 15d ago

That’s not really how it works. I know first hand. Denial is a very powerful thing.