my mom is starting to develop dementia early . i feel like i 'm losing such an important figure in my life much earlier than i should , even though she 's still alive . like , she struggles so much with daily activities and remembering who i am i am so sorry . i just recently lost my mother after years of her having alzheimer 's . i wish there was some way i could help you , it is such a tough road . yeah , i 'm not looking forward to going down it . i 'll just try to carve out as much meaningful time with her as i can . i feel selfish sometimes though because there are times when i do n't want to be around her because it depresses me how she 's changed . i need to get over it . you are completely fine needing some time . there is nothing fair about something that takes your best friend and turns them into a stranger . be there with her , but you have to take time to recharge yourself . no one can be strong all the time .
The onset of early dementia in the person's mother is the cause of their sadness.