“On my father’s deathbed, he told me my mother was forgetful. I observed her and realized she could not be alone.”
That’s a tough and startling confirmation in what is already a stressful situation. However, it’s not uncommon for spouses to “cover” for another’s forgetfulness or unusual behavior to avoid worrying adult children. Is it love or embarrassment or both that prompts this mask?
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