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I know this originally was for Alzheimer's but it is so true of other neurological conditions.

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Satt2015

Wow

Heart wrenching x

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Kevin_1

Superb.

I need to tattoo that on my forehead some days.

Thanks for sharing

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AnneandChris in reply to Kevin_1

I know Kevin, particularly when things are tougher than usual, which prompted me to post it.

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raincitygirl

That's heartbreakingly sad, beautiful and so true. I found the loss of my husband through the cognitive damage so much harder to deal with than the physical demands (..with acknowledgment that his physical decline never got as bad as many, before his end..).

I wish I could give you a huge hug in person..but this will have to do XXX

Anne G.

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AnneandChris in reply to raincitygirl

Oh Anne G

I too find the lack of cognitive function so frustrating. Chris is now losing his speech which is so hard. It'll be interesting to see the specialist nurse on Friday for her input. We are blessed to have very supportive NHS professionals on hand. The local team have first hand experience of PSP as there was an earlier case in the town.

I hope you're looking after your self.

A huge hug to you too

AnneandChris x

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Marie_14

Anne

Thank you for sharing. It is so touching. As you say the words can be related to other conditions too. Heartbreaking isn't it? All the many people who suffer from neurological conditions and their carers must be able to go around the world and back!

Marie x

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ladyalone

Amazing beautiful poem, thank you for sharing. It definitely says it all..........

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DenB

I am crying as I read that poem. It is just as I imagine my husband would say to me if he could.......... X

Thank you for posting it!

Dx

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AnneandChris

Oh D

I'm sorry if it's upset you. I just felt it was so right.

Keep smiling hun, and keep on keeping on

Anne x

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johns65

Thank you for sharing this poem. I read this same poem over and over many times to help me get through the terrible days my husband had before he left us in March.

Joyce from Minnesota.

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