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For the last year I have referred to the 3rd May as our last normal day, the last day it was mainly me and Nan. The last time before a huge chunk of the responsibility was taken from my shoulders and it makes me sad because it was such a happy moment in which thisContinue reading “1 year ago – 3rd May 2019”

Caring for someone with dementia is hands down the most rewarding thing I have ever done. I would put it above getting my degrees when I was told I’d never make it to uni. Its my greatest achievement giving Nan all that time I did and having all the memories in the form of photographsContinue reading “Thank you Alzheimer’s Support”

During the years where Nan had dementia she developed lots of different personality traits. Some made us laugh, some made us cry and some made us go why? One that made me go Why? but I soon learnt to understand and in a way I found it quite cute was her need to sit onContinue reading “Sometimes we would sit on the floor.”

Dear Nan, I’m writing this whilst sat at your house. It is so weird without you sat in the chair next to me, telling me you want cake. I am pretty sure the cupboards are full of cake I just can’t bring myself to go and look. I’m here to get photos for your orderContinue reading “Dear Nan”

In the last few days I have been looking at all the pictures that I have taken of me and Nan. This picture sticks out to me. It doesn’t look that significant but it really makes me smile every time I look at it. This picture is from the morning after my uncle went intoContinue reading “We were the best of friends.”