Today, my grandmother yet again asked where my grandfather is. She refuses to believe us when we tell her that he passed away 6 years ago. She always insists that he's out cheating on her and accuses us of lying to cover his arse. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, at my grandmother's funeral, my senile grandfather kept asking me "Where's granny? I've been looking for her, but I can't find her." FML
Today, my grandmother is upset I won't lie to the police for her and is now claiming that I'm involved in the Mafia. FML
Today, while at my aunt's funeral, my grandma who has terrible memory loss asked me whose funeral we were at. I had to explain to her that her daughter had died. FML
Today, after mourning and making my girlfriend cancel her big birthday party, I found out my grandma didn't actually die. FML
Today, my grandma got a new boyfriend. She dumped the old one because "His wife was taking too long to die." FML
Today, I told my grandmother I was planning a trip to take my newborn son to meet his great-great-grandfather before it was too late. She had a guilty expression on her face. My great-grandfather died 4 months ago and my family forgot to tell me. FML
Today, my 65-year-old grandmother called and asked me to tell my boyfriend that she was flattered, but she's happily married. I have no idea what she was talking about and my boyfriend refuses to talk to me. FML
Today, I visited my grandmother who has dementia. She thought I was my father, and told me that I should never have married my mother, let alone have had children with her. FML
Today, I found out that my grandmother desecrated my grandfather's grave. 14 years after his death, she dug up his body and had him cremated so that she could sell his plot back to the cemetery for money. I was the one who found out so I had to tell the rest of the family. FML
Today, my grandfather kept on asking me questions about my girlfriend, and was obviously proud of the things he remembered about her. The only thing he couldn't remember is that we broke up. I had to talk with him about our "great relationship" for over an hour. FML
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Top comments
luther48 20
I'm sorry. Dementia is tough for any family. Stay strong, lean on family.
dideldoodles 17
This is so sad
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Comments (65)
FalloutScrolls 25
I feel bad for you, OP, but even moreso for your grandmother. Dementia is tough for any family to cope with. You know it's not her fault, but frustration is inevitable. Stay strong, and be the best granddaughter you can be.
Jets4Life89 4
Try keeping the obituary around? To show her?
mullet3388 16
bok
Dark_Cecilia 20
Denial
SoBeSatan 22
It's unfortunate that you are caught in the middle, OP. Just be there for her and your family. I'm sure she appreciates the company even if she is still trying to work through her own issues. Good luck!
moo77_fml 20
So sad :(
riledupdemon 3
Maybe it would be best to tell her that he's gone for a bit but she will see him in a little while. Its not lying. It keeps her from getting upset and thinking he is cheating. She would rather believe he is cheating then dead. Good luck!
riledupdemon 3
So? That was obvious in the first post and you stating it changes nothing.
twopunchman 10
Can't imagine how painful it is to answer that question over and over again. Hope your grandma can find peace someday OP
PinkGlitterBunny 8
It sounds like Alzheimer's or dementia.
MitiMiki 16
Alzheimers-Dementia is a horrible, horrible disease. As hard as it is for you, just imagine how hard it is for her. It's like being locked in a cage. Please remember that she is still your grandmother and that it is not her fault. I would give anything to answer my fathers questions another 1,000 times. I miss him so much. Prayers to you and your family.