Archive from Stories

Jan
15

The Dalys' New Year's Outing

By Sean Daly   On January 1st and 2nd the Daly family (Carmen, Sean and Frank) and some friends …
Jan
11

The Caregiver Benefits of Silence and Solitude

This morning, I have no intention of getting dressed.  I have a cold and sore throat, but I'm not …
Jan
09

Tackling Loneliness: For Love, Money or Qualifications

Two stories in the news this week caught my eye.  The first was really an OpEd in the Guardian …
Jan
08

The Good Enough Mother/Daughter/Caregiver

Dr. Donald Winnicott (1896-1971) was a British pediatrician and psychoanalyst who developed the theory of the "good enough mother" …
Jan
04

Overcoming Fear by Moving Forward

Recently, I came across a fascinating interview on YouTube.  It was The Times UK reporter John-Paul Flintoff speaking with …
Jan
03

Ministry Update on the Disability White Paper Community Consultation

Happy New Year!   We are now reaching the end of Week Five of the Disability White Paper Consultation. …
Jan
03

New Beginnings

By Micheal Oswald  So it’s 2014 now, huh? That means a whole new beginning. I can only speculate on …
Jan
02

Cooking For (With?) Mom: A Sweet Journey! Guest Post


Recently, my relationship with my mother has revolved around …

Dec
29

A New Year Reflection on Caregiver Identity

It's almost New Year's Eve - that day when lots of folks make resolutions for positive change.  Gyms and …
Dec
25

Merry Christmas!

When we support one another, we are stronger.When we talk about our experience, we find meaning.When we reflect on …
Dec
23

The Care-Less Christmas Dinner

I am a self-confessed foodie.  At Christmas, it's ridiculous - I start baking for the freezer in early November …
Dec
19

Taking Care of Yourself As a Long-Term Caregiver – Guest Post

Recently, someone asked me what medications I was on.  "Umm...wait.  I can tell you my son's medications and my …