Kate Interview on Alzheimer's pt.2

[CeruleanPhoenix7]

What an incredible interview. I admire her so much for the strength that she shows here and how brave she is for speaking so honestly about her loss. She is an amazing person.

[H0useMouse]

"I wish she'd die." That breaks me. Utmost respect to you Kate, for your eloquence and strength.

[scullyb9]

@H0useMouse Me too. But, I love that she says it. So many people are uncomfortable expressing this or look down on others for doing so. But, Kate is right. When you lose a person to Alzheimer's, you lose that person years before she dies. I think it's perfectly healthy to wish your loved one a quick release from this painfully drawn out and terrible death. My good thoughts to Kate. I feel her loss and I empathize.

[zomit]

I praise Ms Kate. It takes a lot to  talk about a loved one with Alzheimers. May GOD bless you. Maybe someday we will find a cure.

[nightwish789]

it must be so hard for your own mother not to know who you are. i really wanna give Kate a hug ='[ bless her

x

[joesingle]

Kate Mulgrew Rules!

[kateway55]

Thank you for sharing this...

[lixechan]

so sad. *wishes she could hug her*

xx

[fredrika27]

My foster father died of Alzheimers and it was so difficult for my mother. When Kate says that she wished that her mother would passed away, I understand her completely. My foster father lived for 12 years without knowing the people around him. It drained the family financially and made my mother a wreck. Life was so hard for our family because we forgot what it was like to have good times. Thanks Kate and thanks for posting this important piece of information!

[mAstadourian]

You are very welcome and I am sorry this happened to your family. One can see that it is very hard to talk about this for Kate but she also gives so much encouragement and hope that life can be good again. I wish you and your family that you will find the good times again. Hugs Sabrina

[SuAPC]

very very touching, thanks for posting that!

[janewayish]

Once again thank-you for re-posting this. I can't watch it without crying!

Hugs: Ann

[mAstadourian]

Me too. Thank you again for commenting. You know, the only thing we can do to make it better for Kate and everyone affected by Alz. is "this coming together" like she said. When I think of Lynn's Auctions for Kate, or the memory walks for her and her mum or if I think about Lucy, the caregiver I think they all prove that sth. good can come out of it. The worst of circumstances can bring out the best in people and maybe we can give some hope.

[janewayish]

aaaaaww very well put! And sooo true!

I have been and still am personaly affected by Alz, both my grandparents died with it and now my dad is in the early stages. It's very difficult to see a parent change everyday. I'ts the hardest on my mom!

[mAstadourian]

I'm sorry to hear this. I can't begin to imagine how it must be like to lose someone close to me. I mean, my great-grandfather died of it, but I was too young to really understand what was happening to him. I don't know if you read Kate's essay in Voices of Alzheimer's but I would share it with you if you would like to read it.

[janewayish]

No sadly I never got around to buying it. I would love to read it, and thanks for the offer! Hugs: Ann