“Get out, get out, get out…you stupid b***!” she screams repeatedly, beyond physical exhaustion and vocal strain. She is a woman who has dementia, and she is not talking to another person, she is talking to an image perceived of in her mind.
The Long Goodbye – | Holding On While Letting Go in Dementia Care Read More »
There’s a time of day, usually late afternoon, when the light in my home softens. It stretches across the floor and spills through the windows like it’s in no rush to leave. It’s not showy or dramatic, just golden, easy, and full of presence.
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This beloved rhyme, simple and familiar, carries a profound reminder that even in the vast darkness, tiny points of light can guide and inspire us.
The Rest of the Story: | Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Read More »
What if the discomfort you’ve been carrying isn’t a sign of weakness, but a kind of strength training? Join me this month as I explore how staying with what’s hard can quietly change us.
Enduring Discomfort: A Muscular Act of Trust Read More »
Holding grief and living life may seem impossible to put together in one sentence. Most people think in terms of one way or another, all or nothing, up or down. We’re not very good at living with ambiguity.
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