I do journal and I have an online 'penpal' with whom I confide everything. And I sought out this support group and today is my first post after just reading a bit. Your post resonated with me. I do not (yet?) feel overwhelmed. I am a retired physician so I have a reasonable idea what to expect (in the broad sense). Whether her MCI transitions to full blown dementia or not, no one can say, but it has been 7 years now, with some progression/worsening of symptoms. She has also become alcoholic with nightly heavy drinking....another complicating factor.