Thank you for sharing your story. I just posted today in this site how important this community is for caregivers. I will add, even if just to vent out loud. You’re on a caregiving journey similar to many of us within this Mayo Clinic community. Know that you’re not alone. It’s so tough to be present for your loved one while keeping yourself intact. If you don’t already have a stress release outlet, I recommend daily affirmations, yoga, coloring books, knitting and anything else that makes you focus on something other than your caregiving responsibilities. Just a break each day does wonders in keeping me sane and able to communicate with my 86 year old Mom diagnosed with Mixed Dementia/Alzheimers.