My family and closest friends have seen me at my lowest points. They've seen me cry more times than I'd like to admit. I like to show a strong face, but the truth is behind the internet, I do cry, more than I'd like to.
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I was at work leaning over with my head down on top of my arms on the desk. I had tears streaming down my arms onto the desk below. Unfortunately, a few people at work got to see my tears. The tears seemed like they were because my heart felt broken into a million pieces. I was losing my mom and I really just could not comprehend it all. I never imagined that I would hear the words, "Your mom has Frontotemporal Dementia. There is no cure and it is eventually fatal."
You see, I am my mom's only daughter, so our bond was super close.
On this occasion at work, there was a friend that happened to see me at my worst. I was super sad at the news. He gave me one of the greatest speeches that has stuck with me. This is just the short version of our conversation.
He said. . ."Think back to ALL of your trials throughout your life".
"You made it through them, right?"
Me . . .Thinking for a bit.
"Yes, I did."
He said . . .
"I know it's super hard right now, but you will get through this. Just like you have gotten through all your other trials."
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I'm here to say, that at the time during this conversation, I couldn't really picture myself getting through this trial. I was devastated.
I'm here to say it has been 4 years since this moment in my life.
It has gotten easier for me to cope with, 4 years later. It has been hard, but I have gotten through this.
My friend was right. . . .
You WILL Get Through This!
Looking back, I'm so grateful for this conversation and the time that was put into this conversation.
I hope this message touches someone that needs to hear these words. I felt like I needed to share this story today and I felt compelled to share.
Remember
You WILL Get Through This!
Just like after a storm. . .
and the sun comes out & reappears.
Just like after a storm. . .
and the sun comes out & reappears.
