A caregiver to a parent with dementia, I'm trying not to lose my mind as Mom loses hers, because murder/suicide, while appealing, is not a great option. These are our stories.
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Bad ass Crone & Caregiver. I write what I know: Sex. Booze & Crime. Mom. Sobriety & Righteous Feminist Indignation. www.onlythejodi.com
I'm what some call an elder orphan. Widowed, no kids, no family nearby. Can I carry on alone? Yes, I can, and so can you. In this substack, I will share what I have learned about living and thriving solo.
Heartfelt empathy for Caregivers. A hub of practical tools, resources, and experts' insights. A portal of hope and community network.
"Just to spite the world, donโt cry! Just to spite the world, only laugh, only laugh!" - Sholom Aleichem. Amen, Brother.
Exploring what it means to travel through time in a human body, at every phase of life.
"Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it. Don't wait for it. Just let it happen. It could be a new shirt at the men's store, a catnap in your office chair, or two cups of good, hot black coffee." - Dale Cooper, Twin Peaks