Lisa McDonald and her sister had been by their mother’s side in palliative care, watching her slowly fade. Their mom had always loved Bambi. She wore the T-shirts, collected the statues, and lit up whenever she saw that gentle deer. One day, Lisa had an idea. What if she could bring her mother’s favorite character […]

When I tell someone my mom has Alzheimer’s, the first thing they usually ask is: “Does she know who you are?” There was a time I could confidently say, “Yes, she does.” People always seemed relieved. “Oh, that’s good!” they’d reply. And yes, it was good. But what I wanted to add was: “True, but […]

We must begin teaching ourselves a better language for grief, one rooted in kindness and patience. The grieving don’t need clichés—they need to feel seen, heard, and loved. (Link Below)