Miscellaneous: Today, my grandmother yet again asked where my grandfather is....

By Anonymous - 31/01/2016 12:11 - United Kingdom - Pontypool

Today, my grandmother yet again asked where my grandfather is. She refuses to believe us when we tell her that he passed away 6 years ago. She always insists that he's out cheating on her and accuses us of lying to cover his arse. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/08/2015 15:08 - Denmark

Today, at my grandmother's funeral, my senile grandfather kept asking me "Where's granny? I've been looking for her, but I can't find her." FML

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By Me - 03/06/2013 05:32 - United States - Homer Glen

Today, while at my aunt's funeral, my grandma who has terrible memory loss asked me whose funeral we were at. I had to explain to her that her daughter had died. FML

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By WronglySad619 - 26/01/2011 10:31 - United States

Today, after mourning and making my girlfriend cancel her big birthday party, I found out my grandma didn't actually die. FML

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By carebear1228 - 01/07/2014 17:31 - United States - San Francisco

Today, my grandma got a new boyfriend. She dumped the old one because "His wife was taking too long to die." FML

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By avocadopurse - 09/07/2018 19:00

Today, I told my grandmother I was planning a trip to take my newborn son to meet his great-great-grandfather before it was too late. She had a guilty expression on her face. My great-grandfather died 4 months ago and my family forgot to tell me. FML

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By Sarraahh - 19/04/2020 05:00 - Canada

Today, my 65-year-old grandmother called and asked me to tell my boyfriend that she was flattered, but she's happily married. I have no idea what she was talking about and my boyfriend refuses to talk to me. FML

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By dmachin - 08/02/2010 19:30 - France

Today, I visited my grandmother who has dementia. She thought I was my father, and told me that I should never have married my mother, let alone have had children with her. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/04/2020 17:00

Today, I found out that my grandmother desecrated my grandfather's grave. 14 years after his death, she dug up his body and had him cremated so that she could sell his plot back to the cemetery for money. I was the one who found out so I had to tell the rest of the family. FML

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By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, my grandfather kept on asking me questions about my girlfriend, and was obviously proud of the things he remembered about her. The only thing he couldn't remember is that we broke up. I had to talk with him about our "great relationship" for over an hour. FML

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By lonely - 24/10/2011 14:55 - United States

Today, without telling me, my mom dropped me off at my grandmother's house, and drove off. Now I'm supposed to spend the next month with her. Guess she forgot my grandma died six weeks ago. FML

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luther48 20

Monday 1 February 2016 0:10

I'm sorry. Dementia is tough for any family. Stay strong, lean on family.

dideldoodles 17

Monday 1 February 2016 0:12

This is so sad

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FalloutScrolls 25

Monday 1 February 2016 3:10

I feel bad for you, OP, but even moreso for your grandmother. Dementia is tough for any family to cope with. You know it's not her fault, but frustration is inevitable. Stay strong, and be the best granddaughter you can be.

Jets4Life89 4

Monday 1 February 2016 4:15

Try keeping the obituary around? To show her?

mullet3388 16

Monday 1 February 2016 4:16

bok

Dark_Cecilia 20

Monday 1 February 2016 4:40

Denial

SoBeSatan 22

Monday 1 February 2016 4:42

It's unfortunate that you are caught in the middle, OP. Just be there for her and your family. I'm sure she appreciates the company even if she is still trying to work through her own issues. Good luck!

moo77_fml 20

Monday 1 February 2016 4:54

So sad :(

riledupdemon 3

Monday 1 February 2016 5:01

Maybe it would be best to tell her that he's gone for a bit but she will see him in a little while. Its not lying. It keeps her from getting upset and thinking he is cheating. She would rather believe he is cheating then dead. Good luck!

riledupdemon 3

Monday 1 February 2016 20:48

So? That was obvious in the first post and you stating it changes nothing.

twopunchman 10

Monday 1 February 2016 5:10

Can't imagine how painful it is to answer that question over and over again. Hope your grandma can find peace someday OP

PinkGlitterBunny 8

Monday 1 February 2016 6:05

It sounds like Alzheimer's or dementia.

MitiMiki 16

Monday 1 February 2016 6:05

Alzheimers-Dementia is a horrible, horrible disease. As hard as it is for you, just imagine how hard it is for her. It's like being locked in a cage. Please remember that she is still your grandmother and that it is not her fault. I would give anything to answer my fathers questions another 1,000 times. I miss him so much. Prayers to you and your family.