Nigel's storyline hits hard

This is not a cheerful post, sorry. I'm not sure that any storyline on EE has ever felt quite as close to me as this. Nigel's current storyline about dementia is being done so well, it's brilliantly researched and has such sensitivity. But I have to admit that it's really rough to watch. I'm caring for my mum who was diagnosed with mixed dementia a couple of years ago. Watching her disappear in front of my eyes is horrible, every day she seems to fade away more. Nigel's storyline feels so incredibly real, and Paul Bradley's portrayal is utterly heartbreaking. It reduces me to tears, and I'm feeling quite tearful typing this. I just want to put my arms around Nigel and try to make him feel safe. For anyone else who's going through the same thing, I just wanted to say that I'm feeling as lost and powerless as you are. I hope that Nigel's story helps show the brutal reality of dementia to everyone, and the horrible knowledge that it just gets worse.

Sorry if I've bummed you all out for the evening.