EPISODE 19:My Dad Called Me By My Dead Mother's Name Today | Dementia Caregiver Grief & Support

When your parent has dementia and doesn't recognize you anymore, the grief is overwhelming, isolating, and rarely talked about. In this deeply personal episode, I share what happened this morning when my dad called me by my mother's name—who passed away in 2021—and how I'm learning to survive the heartbreak of being forgotten by the person who used to know me best.This episode is for every daughter and son who's caregiving for a parent with Alzheimer's or dementia. For everyone navigating the complicated grief of losing someone who's still alive. For anyone who needs to hear: you're not alone, your feelings are valid, and you're doing sacred work even when it breaks your heart.In this episode, we talk about:The moment my dad didn't recognize me and called me by my mother's nameWhat ambiguous grief really feels like for dementia caregiversWhy it's okay to grieve while still caregivingThe daily reality of full-time caregiving plus full-time workThe guilt that comes with struggling and how to release itHow to show up with love when your parent doesn't know your namePractical tools to help your exhausted nervous systemPermission to feel all the feelings without shameResources mentioned in this episode:FREE Overwhelmed Heart Reset Kit (5-min audio + journal): https://serenityandsweettea.systeme.io/overwhelmed-heart-reset-kit Southern Rest Reset Bundle ($27 - 7-day nervous system healing journey): Stan.store/changeyourcourseonlineRelated blog post: "My Dad Called Me By My Mother's Name Today": SerenityandSweetTea.comYou're not alone in this, friend. The porch light is always on.