Weight For It The Weight of Sorrow
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Sep 5, 2024 
In a heartfelt discussion, Marilyn Denise Young, sister of host Ronald Young Jr., shares poignant memories of their mother's illness. The siblings delve into the impact of their mother's cognitive decline and significant weight loss, recalling moments of fear and worry. They reflect on how stress affected their eating habits differently and how their mother instinctively read their emotional states. As they navigate grief, Ronald reveals the lasting influence of his mother's love and care, even as they confront societal pressures surrounding body image.
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Award Speech Amid Family Crisis
- Ronald Young Jr. describes giving an acceptance speech while learning his mother was hospitalized for paracentesis due to ascites from late-stage cancer.
- He left for L.A. after a happy birthday visit, unaware her decline had begun and that this trip marked the start of the endgame.
Memory Loss Revealed As Strokes
- Ronald recounts his mother's memory gaps and the discovery she had multiple strokes causing delirium and memory loss.
- The family alternated caregiving and quickly realized March 26 marked the beginning of her terminal decline.
The Weight-Loss Threshold Of Concern
- Ronald reflects on cultural thresholds where weight loss is praised until it becomes alarming and symptomatic.
- He notes his mother exceeded that threshold, shifting compliments into worry and fear.