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Living with Early Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment - Meet Others
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I appreciate the Susan and Ashley gave us some background information about themselves. It helps me to know a bit about our backgrounds and where we are in life.
I am 77 and live in Columbia MD. I’m retired, married, have 2 grown daughters and 4 grandchildren. They are the loves of my life.
I grew up in a Chicago suburb. Lived in Syracuse for 20 years growing a family and getting a PhD at Syracuse University. I moved to Maryland to teach and do research at the university.
I’ve been married 32 years to my second husband. He is a rock to me.
I got my diagnosis of VD last fall and quite honestly, I’m still struggling with it. I do keep hoping to wake up and find it was just a bad dream.
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@fletchette
I can relate to hoping it was a bad dream.
Acceptance…. I guess this is what this whole situation is about, acceptance.
When my neurologist told me I had Lewy body he said to live my life as if nothing is wrong and try not to think about it- surely you jest!
I drowned in melancholy for a year just thinking about my future and what it undoubtedly would entail.
I woke up one morning and realized he was right. Life goes on and I decided to live it as best I could.I certainly can’t change anything about my disease, but I can handle it in a manner that is dignified and try to help others in the same situation.
I did accept the diagnosis eventually, and I certainly feel much better about myself and my outlook on life is positive.
I need help with my medications and remembering names and appointments, etc etc. but so what? It’s all part of the game. I hope you find acceptance, Pattie, you will feel much happier.
I am originally from SE Ohio. I grew up in the Appalachia mountains, where poverty is rampant. When I reached 18 i wanted out. I got my GED and dropped out of high school and joined a the Air Force. Home has no attraction for me and I only go back to visit family.
My education is sparse, but I have seen a lot and am a voracious reader. I have read 200 books in the last three years. Thanks to e books and a phone app that lets me download and read them.
I do everything I can to slow the progression of this disease, I find a challenge, and I do love a challenge 🙂.
I now live under the North Star, far from home and I am happy.
I guess that’s getting the brass ring, being happy.
Regards, Ashley
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@fletchette Who are the people in your photo?