Writing is something that has always brought me joy. Taking pen to paper or tapping out words on a keyboard are tools I have used to process the experiences in my life. The good. The bad. The ugly. For the past several months, I have chosen to keep the thoughts in my head. Rarely haveContinue reading “From Martyrdom to Mindfulness: Embrace Gratitude”
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The ABCs of Caregiver Gratitude
Rarely do my days flow without any hiccups. Challenges and obstacles are more the rule than the exception. It is easy to go down the rabbit hole of negativity. The martyrdom life is not a hard sell for extreme caregivers. Because it is easy to complain and wallow in self-pity, I make it a practiceContinue reading “The ABCs of Caregiver Gratitude”
Joyful Celebration With a Side of Worry
I often hear it said that the days go slow, but the years go fast. Those words are hitting me hard today. Emily will be twenty-three this week. I can’t help but reflect on how fast the time has passed. It is hard to believe we have been on this journey for so long. IContinue reading “Joyful Celebration With a Side of Worry”
Conversation for Change 