Sharing a vulnerable moment from my mom’s last days—her last time sitting up in her wheelchair. 💔 Reflecting on the bittersweet beauty of those final moments together. Our final days together were some of the hardest days of my life, but also some of the most beautiful. The way that I was able to lean in, hold space for my Mama, and love her deeply will be moments that I have cherished and will continue to cherish. However, these days were also heartbreaking. There was such a rapid decline, and she seemed visibly in pain in many moments. There was fear, sadness, and a very fast decline. I watch this video with tears streaming down my face. Not just because I miss her and can witness her fading away in this footage, but also with immense pride in the love I bestowed upon her and how I showed up for her. Capturing these moments serves as a poignant reminder of the love we shared, alongside the stark reality of her decline and the peace her passing eventually brought us both. In this video, she wasn’t the mom I once admired; she was the mom bravely navigating the challenges of younger-onset dementia for years. She was a different iteration of herself—a version I loved deeply, yet not the one she would have wished for. I share this as a reminder that the journey isn’t always beautiful, but LOVE is the one constant. #grief #dementia #dementiajourney #love #daughter #griefjourney #griefsupport #youngeronsetdementia #mom