Wisdom From The Inside
I was constantly adjusting my life and world as a Caregiver Warrior, and often couldn’t find the information I needed. My blog is a place where I share my personal caregiving experiences, survival strategies I developed, and lessons learned in the trenches. I truly hope this might provide you with some guidance and relief during your caregiving journey.
What Dementia Taught Me: Part 3
Dementia taught me not to assume and not to beat myself up when I got it wrong.
What Dementia Taught Me: Part 2
How to let go of control and my expectations were just a few of the things Dementia taught me.
What Dementia Taught Me: Part 1
I learned so much about myself and my Mom after she was diagnosed with Dementia.
How to Ask for Help
I tried to do it all myself and ended up exhausted and burnt out. Finally, I learned how to ask for help! Here’s how I did it!
My Parents Did It Their Way
My parents hid their illnesses from us for quite some time. Now I’m beginning to understand why and that they had every right to do so.
How to Forgive Someone You Care For
Most of us have been hurt or injured by those we care for. Forgiveness is the path to unloading our pain, resentment, and anger.
Keep the Focus on Yourself!
By keeping it an inside job, we can avoid letting the opinions of others get us down.
Do You Want to Be Right or Do You Want to Be Happy?
Needing to be right all the time takes a toll. Why not be happy instead?
Why Be Miserable?
I chose to have a wonderful journey rather than be miserable. Here’s what I found out.