Today, I read this article, “The never-ending grief of dementia,” which brought back many memories and experiences in the never-ending grief of dementia. This article really resonates with me, especially in light of my own experience of losing my mother—not once, but twice. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when Mum started losing her memory, butContinue reading “Losing mum over and over again: the grief of dementia and death.”
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a string snapped
“Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity.” –Terri Guillemets Sometimes you are holding on to a very thin string. And sometimes, it snaps! 30th December 2022. The end of the year is usually exceptional for me. Apart from the festive season and a break from the usual routine, this alsoContinue reading “a string snapped”
Kindness: Rays of sunshine on our paths through life motions
Photo by JOHN TOWNER on Unsplash In this final part of my reflections on the challenging period when we lost close family members two months apart, my dad and my nephew, I have been reflecting on the excellent community support. I would not be doing justice if I did not mention human kindness in weatheringContinue reading “Kindness: Rays of sunshine on our paths through life motions”
A season, or just life (part 2)
When one must, one can. Charlotte Whitton Sometimes life throws you a curve ball, and you do not know if you have what it takes to handle this. You do not even know if you have the energy to explore how to deal. Sometimes your best defence feels inadequate. But you know that you mustContinue reading “A season, or just life (part 2)”
A season, or just life (part 1)
“There is a season for everything under the sun—even when we can’t see the sun.”- Jared Brock. Some seasons can be so long; maybe they are not just seasons. Seasons come and go. Life, life just is. A Season of Losses and Lessons I am surprised to note that the last time I blogged wasContinue reading “A season, or just life (part 1)“
I am a child of the universe 