My mother has lived with me since August 1998. My father and her moved in at the end of my fathers cancer journey. When he passed in Jan 1999, she stayed with me as she has never lived alone. My mother has recently been diagnosed with dementia. I am an RN and a stay at home caregiver to her. I am the only one as I have no family that lives near me. My partner and I bought a home in Ohio and the rest of my family is in either Florida or Connecticut so I am truly alone. With Covid, it’s been a real struggle lately. She can’t be left alone and I haven’t been out of the house except to go to the grocery store for at least a year now. I know I’m depressed, anxious, withdrawn and tired but I wouldn’t trade in this time with my mom for the world. She did this for me for 19 years, so of course I will be here for her. I’m trying now to get respite care, but her doctors aren’t being as proactive as I would like. Anyway, I just needed to vent as my poor partner is probably over it with me venting everyday. Thanks for listening and I’m glad I found this site.