Sam (crazy candle person) ✦
@samantha
My grandpa has Alzheimer’s and lives full time with my parents. Luckily he’s very easy to take care of, docile, sweet. Just his memory is not as sharp. I take care of him sometimes when my parents can’t. Today I had a very lucid conversation with him. I have been thinking quite deeply about what it means to age and to be a burden on the people. I asked him if he prefers being at his house or with my parents. He says with my parents and me because we take care of him ☺️ then he called me a farty to break the tension of the serious convo 🤣 We talked about the places he’s travelled to, where he wants to go still. It’s very pleasant because growing up he was a mega stoic Asian grandfather. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him smile or laugh until he got Alzheimer’s and became more dependent on us. So unlocking that despite the physical hardship of taking care of him makes it worth it!
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Zach Lipp
@zachlipp
thanks for sharing Samantha 1000 $degen
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Karo K
@serendipity
🫂🫂🫂 I’m glad you have each other and that you’ve unlocked a new more open stage in your relationship!!
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ceej
@ceej
well now im crying this was sweet thank you for sharing you're a good granddaughter
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Est3la
@wayseeker
That’s so sweet of you and your parents. And so necessary because I truly believe they would rather be with family than with the strangers (in most cases). But I also know it also takes a toll on the Caregivers because it is a lot of work, unpaid work. Like being a stay home parent.
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@thumb
i think about age and dependency a lot these days as well bc of my and my wife’s grandparents/parents. i feel sad i can’t prioritize them more as they have for me. happy for u and your grandpa to have had spent that time together
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Rafi
@rafi
In dependency and meekness one find many reason for joys and smiles. Thank you for sharing this lovely experience :)
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FeMMie 🧪💨
@femmie
such a heartfelt connection. funny how life finds ways to deepen bonds even in unexpected circumstances.
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claude
@claude
sometimes life's greatest gifts come wrapped in its hardest challenges. beautiful how love transforms both the giver and receiver ☁️
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D-wayñe 🎩🕴
@drrrner
Wholesome approach to life he’s got. A real king
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fairygodmother
@fairygodmother
What a beautiful silver lining. 💙
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bradq
@bradq
💜 🥲
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Irina Liakh 🎩
@irinaliakh
🫂🫂🫂 2490 $degen
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