tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post1619853719695532746..comments2024-03-28T17:08:28.854+00:00Comments on lizy-writes: BRIAN - 100 word flash fictionliz younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-65874833424259182572017-03-07T15:55:23.691+00:002017-03-07T15:55:23.691+00:00Watching someone gradually lose themselves in deme...Watching someone gradually lose themselves in dementia is very sad.liz younghttp://lizy-writes.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-49434412808605731502017-03-07T14:22:48.212+00:002017-03-07T14:22:48.212+00:00That is so sad, entrapment for them both.That is so sad, entrapment for them both.Snow's Fissures and Fractureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16222169962786066330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-26907324912746686482017-03-05T12:51:29.108+00:002017-03-05T12:51:29.108+00:00There are times when I feel pangs of guilt at usin...There are times when I feel pangs of guilt at using my own life lessons in my writing, but if it's true, I shouldn't feel guilty. At least, that's what I tell myself.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-49585810850482141972017-03-05T12:49:43.497+00:002017-03-05T12:49:43.497+00:00Very tough.Very tough.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-1120159548061802032017-03-05T12:49:19.225+00:002017-03-05T12:49:19.225+00:00Paranoia and irritability are signs of dementia, u...Paranoia and irritability are signs of dementia, unfortunately.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-47133872320657868422017-03-05T12:48:35.176+00:002017-03-05T12:48:35.176+00:00Sadly, true to life.Sadly, true to life.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-17084878328602668552017-03-05T10:11:18.763+00:002017-03-05T10:11:18.763+00:00Really, really sad.Really, really sad.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-41632695428346737722017-03-04T20:40:46.963+00:002017-03-04T20:40:46.963+00:00It's hard to tell what exactly is fueling the ...It's hard to tell what exactly is fueling the man's paranoia (Alzheimer's, dementia or something else entirely), but it's clear the wife has lost hope of him ever emerging from that cloud. I hope she has someone to reach out to for help. I can only imagine the loneliness and anguish of having to face it alone. Rommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343895193475984183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-63480771258361801982017-03-04T20:24:21.920+00:002017-03-04T20:24:21.920+00:00it must be alzheimer's. tough situation to be ...it must be alzheimer's. tough situation to be in. plaridelhttp://plaridel.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-14851832204882849542017-03-04T20:11:53.201+00:002017-03-04T20:11:53.201+00:00Well captured in so few words. Interestingly, I me...Well captured in so few words. Interestingly, I met someone on my travels recently whose wife has Alzheimers, so your story resonated strongly, Liz.<br /><br />Susan A Eames at<br /><a href="http://susan-a-eamestravelfictionandphotos.blogspot.ie" rel="nofollow">Travel, Fiction and Photos</a><br /><br /> Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-86674306088973485532017-03-04T18:20:09.381+00:002017-03-04T18:20:09.381+00:00Thank you alicia.Thank you alicia.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-67763557804869573102017-03-04T18:19:32.821+00:002017-03-04T18:19:32.821+00:00It is devastating, and so often hidden.It is devastating, and so often hidden.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-46189392866859866052017-03-04T18:13:30.220+00:002017-03-04T18:13:30.220+00:00Nicely done. I can't imagine the life either t...Nicely done. I can't imagine the life either the caretaker or the person with dementia must live. You really captured that in 100-words. aliciahttp://lishwriter.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-24213420397071388762017-03-04T15:15:24.212+00:002017-03-04T15:15:24.212+00:00That is so, so sad. There are many people living o...That is so, so sad. There are many people living out in the community, trying valiantly to cope in this situation and often not getting the support they need. Yes, there might be basic help with physical care, but I think that emotional support is not so readily available, especially due to financial cutbacks (at least, that's how it seems in the UK). Dementia is a devastating thing all round. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-26798134413107363232017-03-04T10:08:57.823+00:002017-03-04T10:08:57.823+00:00Your right - they both need help.Your right - they both need help.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-31737430724767674262017-03-03T21:17:25.008+00:002017-03-03T21:17:25.008+00:00So sad. I hope she can get him the help she needs ...So sad. I hope she can get him the help she needs or save herself. Preferably both. Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16240178077269198340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-12255048733283244822017-03-03T16:28:17.148+00:002017-03-03T16:28:17.148+00:00Sorry about your mother, GaH - and thanks for comm...Sorry about your mother, GaH - and thanks for commenting.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-25846086482374392812017-03-03T15:22:04.476+00:002017-03-03T15:22:04.476+00:00Oh, so sad. My mother was like this before she die...Oh, so sad. My mother was like this before she died. It's horrible to see the person you knew just gone and a stranger staring out of the familiar face. Gut-wrenching story, Liz.Gah Learnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12782476711011046782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-20861535439521624822017-03-02T22:22:30.914+00:002017-03-02T22:22:30.914+00:00Yet the odd glimpses of who they were still hold y...Yet the odd glimpses of who they were still hold you captive.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-42092304101593274002017-03-02T22:21:43.091+00:002017-03-02T22:21:43.091+00:00Dementia brings a long slow grieving in its wake.Dementia brings a long slow grieving in its wake.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-43650766130724697062017-03-02T22:21:01.498+00:002017-03-02T22:21:01.498+00:00Trapped is the right word.Trapped is the right word.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-90986912025886116892017-03-02T22:20:28.032+00:002017-03-02T22:20:28.032+00:00Sorry if I opened an old wound, Bjorn - my father ...Sorry if I opened an old wound, Bjorn - my father too.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-19157488656207071442017-03-02T22:19:49.119+00:002017-03-02T22:19:49.119+00:00Thanks Helen.Thanks Helen.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-5583583220748785762017-03-02T22:19:32.366+00:002017-03-02T22:19:32.366+00:00Thank you Magaly - I know from experience how sad ...Thank you Magaly - I know from experience how sad it is.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872436458316103784.post-87027327668488394082017-03-02T22:05:08.219+00:002017-03-02T22:05:08.219+00:00So very sad when the person you loved is no longer...So very sad when the person you loved is no longer "there"Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04026707232212719793noreply@blogger.com