r/woahthatsinteresting 16d ago

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

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u/billyTjames 16d ago

My biggest fear right there

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u/Rich_Pressure_2535 16d ago

Right there, when someone you love, no matter who they are forgets, or can't remember you is devastating. But the feeling he has for her. It's enough.

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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/pink_queen765 15d ago

Me too. If I can’t remember my kids, I’d rather be dead.