Dementia is often misunderstood as a single disease, but it’s actually a collection of symptoms caused by various brain disorders. These disorders can lead to significant changes in a person’s mood, memory, thinking, and behavior. Dementia isn’t a normal part…
When I first faced the decision to move my loved one into memory care, guilt weighed heavily on me. It felt like I was giving up or not doing enough. But over time, I learned that feeling guilty is a…
I Miss Who My Mom Was, Even When She’s in Front of Me As I sit with my mom, I find myself caught in a mix of emotions. She’s right there in front of me, but somehow, she feels distant.…
Imagine you’re at a party, and someone keeps asking you the same question over and over. “What do you do for work?” Ten times in an hour. At first, it’s easy—you smile, answer politely. But by the fifth or sixth…
The day I realized we couldn’t go back home was unlike any other. It wasn’t marked by a sudden disaster or a loud announcement. Instead, it crept in quietly, like the slow sinking of a boat you thought was safe.…
Sometimes, relationships take unexpected turns, and that’s perfectly okay. Imagine someone you care about deeply starts seeing you not as a romantic interest but more like a sister. It might feel confusing or even disappointing at first, but there’s something…
I never thought I’d be feeding my dad with a spoon. It’s one of those moments that hits you unexpectedly, a quiet but profound shift in the relationship you’ve always known. My dad, who once was the strong, independent man…
When we lose someone, whether it’s through death, separation, or a significant change in their life, we often think of it as losing just one person. However, the reality is more complex. We lose not just the person as a…
Forgetting and being forgotten are two experiences that sound similar, but they feel very different in our lives. Both involve memory, but one is about what happens inside your own mind, and the other is about how others remember—or don’t…
There’s something truly special about celebrating the little moments in life. It’s not just about waiting for big milestones like a promotion, a birthday, or a major achievement. Instead, it’s about recognizing the small wins that happen every day—finishing a…