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My husband tries to write things down. But it's not the same as talking to your mom. When we have family get togethers I feel like staring at the wall when everyone is talking. But, I'm ok I'll deal. Just makes me sad since my mom is 80 and my father has passed I was really hoping to be a great support system for her. She doesn't drive and I'm disabled so I would take her out to breakfast, shopping etc. yes I know I can still do this its just not the same, just different. I'm happy to still have her in my life. Like I said before we tried the voice to type program but came out as "your mom says........" she wants to rub the tatoo on my but. Could get a little weird if you didnt know it was an error. Ha ha
You might ask someone to play interpreter for short times. It's awkward at first but after a while you kind of forget that someone is interpreting and it starts to feel more natural. Assuming of course that you can get someone to agree to help you communicate with her. Just don't over burden that person as they are not a true interpreter. Also ask them to be a faithful relay because you don't want them changing what is said. I'm sure you can think of better working than what I put in here.