Scott McD

She has had the condition for around 3 years now. In that space of time she went from working and living a normal life, to being unable to do basically anything for herself now, and needing constant care. She's only 61.

My family all have their own agendas and issues. Sure one or two come round to visit when they can, but most seem to stay away for whatever reason. I think they don't quite believe how bad things have materialised. Even my brother is hardly seen anywhere near. And he lives pretty close by. It's as though everyone has such busy lives. Hmmm.

Anyway, after yet another seizure a couple of days ago, I went back round yesterday again to see how she was and it was grim viewing. To give people a better idea of what I see daily, i took a vid of her struggle to do a simple task. Getting up from the sofa took 5mins. She doesn't weigh much at all, infact she is very skinny and weak, she has very little strength.

Within mins of me sending the vid to a few people on Whatsapp i got the fone calls saying "omg i didn't think things were so bad" etc and so on. ..

That's what happens when you don't take the time to visit or make a phone call and ask.


My mum might not have long left to go, but when she does go, I don't want to see everyone's tears who didn't bother when she was still here... Maybe now the people around us will take more notice. Maybe not.


I felt guilty filming her struggle. If she even gets a few more visits from some family and friends though it was worth it.






Either way, my conscience will be clear...

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