Dear Maryanne,

I am very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I went through a similar experience-- my mother died in 2002 (at 92 years) after spending about 8 years in severe dementia. She was living with me, and needed 24/7 care. By the time she passed, I had already mourned her loss many times over. I thanked God for taking her, and let her go. You will face a mixture of emotions for a long while to come. Just take comfort in knowing that you've done the best you could for her. Do whatever you need to do, and don't worry about what you think other people will think.

Love and prayers,
Maryanne