Scrolling through those photos I can see my wife and daughter, but I don't recognize me.
That gutted me, mostly because I believe it to be true, yet few are able to verbalize it so well. The feelings of anger, frustration, and your intense analysis of the situation feel like you fighting to break free.
Not recognizing yourself? Your brain hasn't accepted who you are now. Perhaps this will inch you a little bit more. Perhaps not. You are a fighter! I must say that I admire you, in so many ways. You are living the best life you can, even as you push hard to make it even more.
Have a great day!
It does feel like this! One of those "so close, but yet so far" scenarios.
This experience has taught me a lot about myself as well as others - there have been ups and downs on both sides.
Enjoy your weekend!
I might have told you my dad had Alzheimer's. The reaction from his own animals was definitely noticed. Animals can sense the change, long before humans. My dog growled at him, which was not common at all. She loved my dad, but, I believe she didn't recognize the new him. Strange, yes?
What I was struggling to say was that I could see how my father's friends avoided him, or let's just say, they didn't know how to handle this part of him, so they simply avoided being with him. People are odd ducks that way. I don't think it is purposely, I think it is an unconscious thing. Still in all, I was a little offended for him.
Sometimes it feels like they think it is contagious. Assure them it's not. ;)
How strange is this... I wonder what my dog would have thought.
I am not offended, but perhaps a little disappointed. One thing though I have to admit, I am not overly proactive in keeping contact - so it is definitely partly my fault too.
I have read it has to do with their heightened sense of smell and their ability to interpret human emotions. It was almost a year later that he was diagnosed, but apparently, we didn't notice the changes that she did.
I stand corrected. Disappointed is the correct feeling, not offended. Thanks.