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• Defenseless

  Like many other chronic illnesses, Alzheimers has a mysterious rhythm of good days and bad, but gradually what you used to consider a very bad day becomes the norm. The good days are now a pleasant surprise, but Mom's not able to string many of them... Posted May 22 2008, 02:06 PM by writer lady with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: middle age, parenting, mental health, children, Alzheimers, aging, parents, sibling

• A rough week and a bright spot

  "Marry in haste; repent in liesure." This from my sister, my confidant. I won't go into all the gruesome details, but having adult stepkids is hard, hard, hard. The fact that my husband raised them alone for 13 years after his divorce makes... Posted Apr 25 2008, 10:07 AM by writer lady with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: middle age, mental health, Alzheimers, sisters, aging