November invites a turning inward. The days grow shorter, and nature begins its quiet retreat beneath the surface. I see it every morning when I walk my dog Chloe – trees are shedding, and the morning light is more subdued now. For caregivers—and for all of us navigating life’s many seasons—this time of year can stir a profound mix of emotions.
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Psychiatrist and author Mark Epstein wrote the book Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart.
The title always intrigued me. The book isn’t just for readers who have experienced trauma, grief, or the unraveling of their lives. It’s for learning how to sit with what’s broken. Epstein doesn’t pathologize pain. He honors it and names the sacredness of falling apart as a kind of spiritual practice. Something that may deepen your soul.
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In the spirit of Halloween, I came upon an article about the Appalachian Granny Witches who served in areas of East Tennessee. Not tied to Wiccan traditions, these women acted as community healers and midwives, using plant knowledge and folk magic for medical care. They could also be deeply religious, blending their faith with their
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In La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, the first two days November smell like marigolds and desert sand and sea air. The plaza fills with laughter, candlelight, and men in glorious drag as Catrinas—lace fans, painted faces, and all. My parents lived there for twenty years, and every fall they wandered through the town square, admiring the ofrendas and soaking in that mix of reverence and joy.
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We’re so excited to share this blog post from our newest care partner Michael Lewis of Family Legacy Financial Solutions. He brings a fresh, and very important, perspective about the financial aspect of caregiving. When I first got the call to step up as a caregiver for a loved one, I was completely lost. It
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