When the Window Closes

I was never my mom's favorite child. It was always her and my sister. When I was old enough to be on my own, I left without looking back. I made my own way in the world, had a family and built a beautiful life. But a trip to the emergency room in 2013 changed everthing. My mom had dementia, and I was tasked with taking care of her, all by myself. I learned everything I could about grief in an effort to prepare for her to die. I had to face my own resentments, fears, and anger as I accepted my ca