When did life get so complicated? How can we be connected 24/7 and yet, many of us feel lonely, isolated, or depressed? In this season of winter, I have been reflecting on my childhood. Every generation loves to point out things that have changed since they were young. Usually, it is to highlight how muchContinue reading “Creativity, Boredom, and Sunday Supper”
Category Archives: Mental Health
Letting Go With Clarity (and Data)
What a difference a day makes. How about a year? Last year, I was grappling with fear and anxiety as the new year unfolded. Worries of aging and maintaining my ability to care for Emily swirled in my mind on a loop. Days fueled by fear and worry perpetuated my anxiety. Fortunately, I am endingContinue reading “Letting Go With Clarity (and Data)”
Fasten Your Seatbelt, Turbulence Ahead
We got on the road a little later than expected. Preparing everything around the house for the caregiver who would be with Emily for the weekend took time. She had never stayed over with Emily, and then there were the dogs. We had a scheduled grooming for Coco at 9 am and didn’t want toContinue reading “Fasten Your Seatbelt, Turbulence Ahead”
A Holiday Playlist that Works for Your Family
Once upon a time there was a caregiver that exerted Herculean effort to fit her family into the typical holiday jukebox. After putting her children to bed, she stayed up late checking off names from a 3-page list of Christmas card recipients. She baked cookies to deliver to local family and friends. This caregiver wouldContinue reading “A Holiday Playlist that Works for Your Family”
A Gem Shines Her Light on Others
It was January 2022. I was sitting on a Zoom call and interacting with nine perfect strangers. We were on a Quest led by Bobby Kountz to discover more about ourselves, our purpose, and how we could use our unique gifts to impact the lives of others. Some had a clear vision and purpose andContinue reading “A Gem Shines Her Light on Others”
The Caregiver Cancelled…Again
Remember a few years back when CANCELLED was heard regularly on social media and on the news? For one reason or another, it was like everyone was getting cancelled. Actors, hosts, comedians, and politicians were cancelled. It was raining cancellations! No one was immune, but in the world of disability and disability care, cancellations haveContinue reading “The Caregiver Cancelled…Again”
Grief, Loss, and Lots of Thoughts
I opened the Wordle game and typed in G.R.I.E.F. as my starting word. I usually start with the first word that comes to mind each day. Today, that word was GRIEF. I was thinking about the concept of grief and the rules about grief. Sometimes society seems to put loss into categories with corresponding grief scales.Continue reading “Grief, Loss, and Lots of Thoughts”
Celebrate Doing Less and Connecting More
Sunday, May 21st was World Meditation Day. I had planned to attend Michael O’Brien’s live class on his Pause Breathe Reflect app. I was looking forward to the meditation. There is something magical about meditating live with others and Michael has created an incredible space and community. The collective energy is indescribable. It is fuelContinue reading “Celebrate Doing Less and Connecting More”
Scorched Psyche, Slaughter, and Sleepless Nights
The pattern has repeated itself night after night for almost a week. I need to figure out how to disrupt it and clear the debris. I can only hope that my scorched psyche will heal once I empty the crazy in my mind. Writing has always been my cheapest form of therapy. For my sanityContinue reading “Scorched Psyche, Slaughter, and Sleepless Nights”
Dancing in Disconnect
This past weekend, Todd and I decided to take the family camping for the long weekend. Justin wanted to stay home and have friends over, and he agreed to care for our senior poodle, Coco. We chose our location and planned our meals. I prepared all the things needed to take Emily on a roadContinue reading “Dancing in Disconnect”
Conversation for Change 