I had to attend a funeral yesterday for someone that I didn't even know. I didn't think anything of it until the service started and I sat and cried. The grief of all of the losses from mom' AD came out in a flow of tears in a safe place. Even though I didn't know the person who died my emotions were unleashed. It is hard to show the feelings of grief with the person sitting beside you but at the service yesterday it was different. I felt safe and could just release. It doesn't change what is happening but lifted the pressure a bit. I know this doesn't compare with the actual loss of someone you love ( have dealt with that also, lost dad in '92) but the emotions that go along with AD are different than those that go along with cancer or a physical disease. With AD there is nothing to hold onto, nothing to give you the feeling that you are doing something to help. It is a disease that really makes you hold onto God to get you through.

Linda.

I behave the same way at funerals, Linda.
I hope you found some comfort in the release of
emotion.
(((hugs)))
Carol

Linda,

Oh yes, perfect place to cry! Have done it often, and sadly not for the person I'm going to see.

Jackie