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Through the Eyes of a Caretaker
In this essay, a husband describes his path to accepting his wife’s diagnosis. Click here to read.
Caregiver, by Maureen Walsh
This poem describes one caregiver’s experience with the toll caregiving exacts.
Still Our Daddy, by Monica Yager
In this poem a daughter writes of the desire for people to view her father as the…
Aphasia, by Roz Young Kubek
The poem Aphasia was received March 09, 2015, from Sally Tipton, wife of Steve, who is now…
Thoughts About Kit in Her New Home Forever More, by Robin Jones
About one month after making the decision to move his wife to a long-term care facility, Robin…
Dad Got Dementia When He Wasn’t Old, Neither Was I. by Christina Gebel
A young adult whose father had FTD shares her personal experience with his illness. In part, the…
Oh, My Marguerite, by Doug Harrington
Caregiver Doug Harrington has penned a tender and inspiring reflection about his marriage and living with a…
The Thief, by Lori Ruhlman
Having lost her husband, Thomas Ruhlman, to FTD earlier, Lori Ruhlman shares her experiences through this heartfelt…
My New Mom, by Lauren Massarella
Crafted as a post for The Sister Project, a lifestyle blog created by three sisters, “My New…
Slipping into His World, by Tim Ramsey
Assistant Principal, Tim Ramsey, finds himself having to “slip into” his father’s world while reliving it as…