I read a lot of personal essays written by those who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s, but this one really moved me emotionally. It was published on Huffington Post and titled, “I Never Expected My Mother to Be Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s When I was 26.” Not only does the essay give us a glimpse into how the younger generations are being touched by this disease, it is beautifully written.
In the essay, Rebecca Emily Darling discusses some of the upsides of her mother’s Alzheimer’s, such as a greater appreciation of ordinary things, and a nicer demeanor. Yet even these “benefits” are tinged with sadness, because they only illuminate how much the disease has changed the personality of her flawed but beloved mother.
The essay by Darling sums up the good and the bad of this disease so eloquently. If you have a chance to read it, let me know what you think.
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The essay is absolutely beautiful and haunting. She did a great job portraying the complexity of the disease, especially with the timeline. Thank you so much for sharing this, I think I may share it as well.