My mother called me yesterday and told me her doctor thinks she has Parkinson’s disease. She’s not waiting for confirmation of diagnosis to start treatment, that could take up to a two years. Starting treatment right away will hopefully help with her symptoms. If it does, that’s almost as good as a confirmation. Parkinson’s wouldContinue reading “When Parkinson’s Disease Strikes”
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A Situation Full Of Triggers: It Went Better Than Expected
I’m glad I made it to my uncle’s funeral. It was a sad occasion and my heart truly went out to my aunt and cousins. They’re a close family. I briefly said hello and offered my sympathy as this was a busy time for them. Their day must have been just so exhausting. I hadContinue reading “A Situation Full Of Triggers: It Went Better Than Expected”
A Situation Full Of Triggers
My uncle recently passed away and I’m making the trip to the funeral. It will be the first time in over ten years that I will have seen or spoken to most of my family. My anxiety is skyrocketing, old feelings are resurfacing and, frankly, I’m afraid my family thinks I’m bad and doesn’t wantContinue reading “A Situation Full Of Triggers”
New Brunswick Trip, May 2024 (Part III-My Younger Brother)
We did reunite but it was kind of frustrating meeting up. He was supposed to come out to the cottage to meet me on the Monday but didn’t make it, and didn’t call or text. I found out from my parents where exactly he lived between their house and the cottage so I dropped inContinue reading “New Brunswick Trip, May 2024 (Part III-My Younger Brother)”
New Brunswick Trip May 2024 (Part II-My Kids And Grandkids)
My Oldest Daughter: My oldest daughter and her husband came out to the cottage for a visit. It was so good to see her. She’s nearly done her teaching degree and is looking forward to some down time. I’m so proud of her. We kept the conversation current and light. We needed to reframe ourContinue reading “New Brunswick Trip May 2024 (Part II-My Kids And Grandkids)”
New Brunswick Trip, May 2024 (Part I-My Parents)
I stopped by the farm every day I was in NB and saw my parents. It was uncomfortable at times, my emotions threatened to take over more than once. There were moments I nearly started to cry but I was able to reign myself in fairly quickly. My parents are not emotional people. Mom: OldContinue reading “New Brunswick Trip, May 2024 (Part I-My Parents)”
My Phoenix Rising 