Molly Jane Dad Thinks I Am: Mom Work

I used to think being “Mom” meant biology. The stretch marks, the nursing, the specific hormonal bond of pregnancy.

So tomorrow morning, when he wakes up and smiles at you and says, "Good morning, my beautiful wife," do not correct him. Smile back. Pour his coffee. Say, "Good morning, handsome." molly jane dad thinks i am mom work

Who is Molly Jane? Who is the dad? And why does he think she is mom? Is this about work—or the work of caretaking? I used to think being “Mom” meant biology

Psychologists often endorse the use of "therapeutic fibs" or "loving lies" for dementia care. If correcting your father causes him distress, it is ethically acceptable to accept his reality. When he says, "You’re my wife," you can respond neutrally: "I’m so glad you’re comfortable. Let’s have some tea." You don’t have to fully act the part; you just don’t have to fight it. Smile back

But what's even more astonishing is that Molly Jane's dad isn't just slightly confused – he's completely convinced that his daughter is his wife. In a follow-up tweet, she shared a screenshot of a text conversation between them, where he asked her to take out the trash and referred to her as "Mom" yet again.

Molly Jane’s brain has a simple operating system: