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Alexx Hart's avatar

Ohhhhhh yes. Cognitive decline. Parents and children, now on role reversal. Caregiver burnout versus the pain of a mind that knows it’s not firing on all thrusters but can’t fully grasp why—certainly can’t figure out how to stop it…both haunted by the ghosts of What Was.

Heartbreaking in the journey, beautiful in the telling.

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Ben Zalkind's avatar

Thank you for this thoughtful comment. You're attuned to so many aspects of this relationship dynamic. I hope you will read on!

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Alexx Hart's avatar

Oh yes! This one’s really hard for me, as my mom is showing these signs after her 2nd stroke, and I’ve had 6 TBIs so it hits very close. 🥰 hard…but good! It means a lot to find when other people write about stuff like this.

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Ben Zalkind's avatar

It sounds like you and your mom have been through quite a lot, Alexx. It also means a lot to me that you found something relatable in my story. I'll look forward to reading your work as well!

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Alexx Hart's avatar

Oh definitely! Plus the language is gorgeous and the characters are very distinctive. Excited to have you around!!

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Ben Zalkind's avatar

Thank you for those kind words, Alexx!

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<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

Good start! and again, good luck ...

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Ben Zalkind's avatar

Thank you!

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Leah Eichler's avatar

Really enjoyed this. Looking forward to chapter 2.

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Ben Zalkind's avatar

Thank you for reading, Leah!

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Ben Zalkind's avatar

Thank you, Jenny!

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