The last twelve months have been full of some exciting adventures, a few major challenges, the birth of a couple of ‘babies’ of mine, some significant losses and quite a lot of grief. It has also been a time spent with family, and trips overseas and interstate for friends, family and advocacy work. We cannot go back to it…
It is on the ‘bad’ days that feeling the love of others makes all the difference, even though on the ‘good’ days it feels great too! On the bad days, when all seems doom and gloom, the open love of others, and the memories of that love can turn things around. I was lucky enough to…
Yesterday I wrote about walking in the shoes of a person with dementia, the less than glossy side of that particular coin. It seemed to resonate with some of you, and I’m always happy to share the darker side of this journey, or any part of my life for that matter! I also have written about the more…
The week I was in the UK I managed the symptoms of dementia on my own most of the time, except when they were noticeable!! Why it is so hard to ask for help, to mention what is happening, rather than to hide it is mostly beyond me, other than the fact I was fiercely…
It seems like I’ve been away for weeks, rather than just six days. We have covered some ground, both physically and emotionally, from meeting imaginary friends to old ones. The range of emotions has been a roller coaster of highs and lows, as the joy of friendship, overshadowed at times by the sadness of grief…
My imaginary friends Gill BethyB and Shibley Friendly and fanciful chats online Discovered through our blogs Pulled together by a shared passion A dream to improve dementia care. Plans for a lunch meeting Honoured they have made such an effort to meet Sons will be thrilled they are real and not axe murderers One…
You must be logged in to post a comment.