Column | Carolyn Hax: Caring for mom with dementia dredges up memories of childhood abuse
- Posted on February 2, 2026
- By Washington Post
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Column | Carolyn Hax: Caring for mom with dementia dredges up memories of childhood abuse
Mom’s dementia brings out her previous abusive traits, and the letter writer feels guilty for not wanting to be with her.
