End Game

[Willowden]

My wonderful mum has taken her last breath this evening. Whilst the last few weeks have seen days of deterioration and then stabilising, this final stage has been very quick.

Two days in bed, unresponsive once we administered anticipatory medication because I wanted to be sure she wasn’t in pain or discomfort. I kept her comfortable using glycerine mouth swabs, hand and feet massages and lavender pillow spray. Her breathing had been shallow for about 24 hours but I honestly thought we had a couple of days left. Suddenly she took two long breaths and she was gone. I have wondered and worried about this final stage and I am getting a lot of comfort from the fact that it was quick and peaceful.

Thank you to everyone on this forum which has been a fantastic source of advice, wisdom and support. It has been a most difficult journey but despite all the challenges, our love has got us through.

Love and peace to you all ❤️💔

[Walking18]

Sorry to read this but you can take comfort in the fact your mum is now free from this awful disease.

That was the one thing I was grateful for as my mum left peacefully too and sooner than I thought,

Sending you a big hug, be kind to yourself over the coming days as you adapt to a new routine knowing you did your mum proud x

[Bergenser]

I'm sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing your experience. It sounds like your Mum was enabled to leave peacefully, now you can take care of yourself and cherish memories free of PSP. Virtual hugs 🫂💜

[Kelmisty]

I’m sorry for your loss, your heart must be breaking.

No more suffering for your Mum, fly free xxx

[Zerachiel]

I'm so sorry for your loss 🫂

[Loveispatient23]

So sorry for your loss. Take comfort in that you did all you could to make your mom as comfortable as she could be, throughout this illness until her last hours.xx

[messier]

So sorry for your news. I hope you are able to feel that she had a quick and painless release.

[LostinHeadSpace]

Deepest condolences. I'm sure that even with your preparations that it's still going to take time to sink in.

[DesiDude]

I am sorry for your loss.

[ilovedogs7]

sorry for your loss. I’m a month and a half almost on from losing my beautiful Nana from this vile disease and I’m just so thankful she’s no longer suffering.

Sending hugs 💛 xxx

[Rose1sunflower]

Thinking of you. Thank you for sharing your experience. Take carexxx

[45purple]

Sorry for the loss of your mum she is flying peacefully now. Take comfort in all you did for her while she fought this terrible disease. Sending hugs 💜

[Runner333]

So sorry for the loss of your wonderful mum. You are so right that love gets us through this. Sending you lots of love and peace.

[Kathylou62]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.

[Purrlie]

Thinking of you and all your family, hoping you will feel at peace too. Big hugs, Purrlie

[Araucana]

sorry for your loss. At least it sounds like she would not have been in pain and had you there. Look after yourself.

[Leosta]

So sorry to read that your mum has passed on, but she went peacefully and that is a huge blessing. Beautiful to read. Now look after yourself. 🙏

[Richard33]

Willowden,

Well done you....really hard place to be watching your Mum die. One day we carers will all be in your shoes and I hope I will be as strong as you.

Richard 🙂

[Willowden in reply to Richard33]

You will Richard, because the love that you and Ruth share will get you through. Stay strong xx

[LuisRodicioRodicio]

A big hug.

Luis