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for reference, i’m 17. my mum was diagnosed with early onset dementia at 45. she’s now in a care-home with not much time left. completely sedentary, little brain function left. just sits there with her mouth open while she’s frozen.
today i found out that my mum has ‘faulty genes.’ the main genes associated with her dimentia (aggressive / 30’s & 40’s) are 3 genes that mean i have a 50% chance of getting early onset dementia.
there is a 50% chance that ill end my life in my 30’s or 40’s due to this diagnosis.
i’m in the car right now. i’m shaking, i feel like nothing is real. there’s nothing i can do. i’m scared but im going to push onwards. i hope i dont have this and i can have kids when im older.
please dont take life for granted. take a moment to appreciate how lucky you are to be alive and healthy
today i found out that my mum has ‘faulty genes.’ the main genes associated with her dimentia (aggressive / 30’s & 40’s) are 3 genes that mean i have a 50% chance of getting early onset dementia.
there is a 50% chance that ill end my life in my 30’s or 40’s due to this diagnosis.
i’m in the car right now. i’m shaking, i feel like nothing is real. there’s nothing i can do. i’m scared but im going to push onwards. i hope i dont have this and i can have kids when im older.
please dont take life for granted. take a moment to appreciate how lucky you are to be alive and healthy


