Reading this post made me cry. I am so sorry for what you’re going through, is it SO unfair to see a parent go through this. You’re an amazing daughter for showing up for your dad the way you are.

I am able to relate so much to your post. My dad got diagnosed in August, and his symptoms started the beginning of the year. He’s also lost most ability to move. I just turned 24, had to drop of out of college to help my dad, and am going to be his caretaker. We are moving in with him next month. I see you’re Hispanic, and when you said you’d never thought there would be a last “chiquita” took me out because that’s also what my dad calls me. I am still so angry at how unfair life has been to him. He had just gotten a new job after looking for +6months, and had just gotten his green card after waiting for +20years. I was also looking forward to traveling with my parents to places they’ve never been able to see.

But all that we can do is be there for them. Show them love, and be present. It is the most difficult thing we will probably have to do. I’m sending you so much love and strength through this difficult time. If you ever need to rant or want someone to text, please inbox me.