Demon-tia
‘Mom, I am back home,’ screamed Sarah from the front door. Her mom replied back in a puzzled and frightened tone, ‘ Who are you? Why is there a stranger in my house?’
‘Oh mom, not today, I am really tired and I cannot bear this drama now,’ came the hurt retort.
Sarah went back to her room and sprawled herself on to the bed. Feeling dejected and exhausted from this daily ordeal. Her eyes went to the self-made poster of reminder on her wall. It read – Your mother’s dementia makes her forget who you are but you cannot let that make you forget who she is to you.
She smiled, sighed and went downstairs with some old photos. Every one needs a reminder, occasionally.
(Write Tribe is having the Festival of Words and today’s challenge is to write a fiction in 9 sentences)
12 Comments
KP
A good one.They need understanding and care.I had a sister who was in the extreme of this ailment at her end
Shahira
Thank you 🙂
Sreeja Praveen
Oh! This is so so relevant to the society these days. Dementia or not, we all need reminders some times, going by the philosophical perspective. Thanks for penning this
Shahira
Thank you for stopping by 🙂
shailajav
Dementia is serious thing, I agree. It needs a lot of patience on our side!
Shahira
Yes, the care takers do need a whole lot of patience and grit.
dreamzandclouds
we should never forget the sacrifices our parents did for us & when its time, we should try to give it back….in whatever way possible…. 🙂
Shahira
yes, filial responsibility should not be overlooked by the kids.
vishalbheeroo
Heart felt story and it’s sad how dementia makes us strangers. It’s true, old memories can help refresh the mind and we must never abandon parents in need of love. Time for pay back and it’s true in relationships.
Shahira
thank you for that wonderful input.
Shilpa Garg
Agree, it is equally tough for the caregivers of people suffering from mental illnesses, but yes, perseverance and patience is the key and yes we need reminders on some days! Loved your story and the title too! 🙂
Shahira
thank you 🙂