My mother has passed. I cared for her in my home for 8 years. I am deeply grateful to this forum's support and community. Thank you.

I first found this forum in 2014 during an intense personal crisis as my mother's health began to decline and I found myself in the role of primary caregiver. I had moved her into my home in 2011 and up until she underwent a surgical procedure that did not go so well, was quite independent. The past 5 years have been incredibly difficult and this forum has helped me immensely. I have probably come back to this site 3-4 times per week over these past 5 years and have found common ground, common challenges, common blessings as well as a great deal of good information and resources and insights. Thank you, whoever and wherever you are for sharing your wisdom, frustrations, insights and experiences. God bless you all.