How lovely that your mum has had you to come home to care for her at her home until it was time to go to care. It's no easy task. I have just moved my mum from a big city to live across the road from me. She has early stages of dementia and I'm so relieved we moved her. I haven't lived near her for over 20 years as she lived near the rest of my siblings, but it's made a real difference for her to move into a small town and be a part of our lives here. It's not easy but the I feel grateful to have the chance to look after her and bring her some extra love and care in the years she has left. We never know what's ahead so it's just one day at a time.
I hear you, Susan. Significant changes can cut threads, making us feel adrift, untethered. It sounds like having this 'more-than-usual-time' to dedicate to yourself is giving yourself permission to explore and think more expansively - a little scary when you've had every minute prescribed before.
May I offer a book recommendation? As I know about your creativity, you may like to read Suleika Jaouad's new book 'The Book of Alchemy. A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life.' Her publication 'The Isolation Journals' is inspiring, and the book is full of beautiful story prompts for journaling. https://www.suleikajaouad.com/ It could be a catalyst for your thoughts. xo
P.S Suleika and her husband Jon Batiste use the phrase 'Creativity is an act of survival' and there is an alchemy in the creative act - something I think you would resonate with. BIG hug
PPS May I also suggest to relegate the word 'should' to being a swear word like I do - it sets an expectation borne more from society than being human in my book! Plus, I don't really thing there's a thing called 'normal' every day, moment and life is different! (in my opinion!) - Also pls feel free to ignore all suggestions!! xoxo
How lovely that your mum has had you to come home to care for her at her home until it was time to go to care. It's no easy task. I have just moved my mum from a big city to live across the road from me. She has early stages of dementia and I'm so relieved we moved her. I haven't lived near her for over 20 years as she lived near the rest of my siblings, but it's made a real difference for her to move into a small town and be a part of our lives here. It's not easy but the I feel grateful to have the chance to look after her and bring her some extra love and care in the years she has left. We never know what's ahead so it's just one day at a time.
I hear you, Susan. Significant changes can cut threads, making us feel adrift, untethered. It sounds like having this 'more-than-usual-time' to dedicate to yourself is giving yourself permission to explore and think more expansively - a little scary when you've had every minute prescribed before.
May I offer a book recommendation? As I know about your creativity, you may like to read Suleika Jaouad's new book 'The Book of Alchemy. A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life.' Her publication 'The Isolation Journals' is inspiring, and the book is full of beautiful story prompts for journaling. https://www.suleikajaouad.com/ It could be a catalyst for your thoughts. xo
P.S Suleika and her husband Jon Batiste use the phrase 'Creativity is an act of survival' and there is an alchemy in the creative act - something I think you would resonate with. BIG hug
PPS May I also suggest to relegate the word 'should' to being a swear word like I do - it sets an expectation borne more from society than being human in my book! Plus, I don't really thing there's a thing called 'normal' every day, moment and life is different! (in my opinion!) - Also pls feel free to ignore all suggestions!! xoxo