Patsy’s Dad has Dementia

Not that it’s a big secret.
If they ever start selling cue cards with “TMI” in huge letters at Target you’ll know it was because of me.
I tell people all the time
Why?
Because I don’t think having an elderly parent with dementia is anything to be ashamed of and
I don’t want to be alone with this truth

He was supposed to die in his sleep surrounded by power tools and leafy green vegetables in his right wing bunker in the hills

Now it’s a one day at a time deal

I never wanted to be this responsible for another human being
Especially one who has hurt me so much over the years

Is it punk rock to throw the hurt aside and face down someone’s death with them?

You fucking bet it is.