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When the Parent Becomes the Child

July 21, 2016May 26, 2023 Dori Owen

“It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.” ―Andy Rooney Last Friday, as my Moms (I have two) were preparing bank deposits for me to run to the bank for them, I noticed they had dated Read more

Friends + Family, Women's Issues + Awarenessaging parents, caregiving, Dori Owen, family20 Comments

The Grief I’m Not Allowed to Have

June 29, 2016September 14, 2018 Stefani Twyford

I’m lying in bed, it’s dark, and I hear my phone silently vibrating on the bedside dresser next to me. Adrenaline shoots through me as I grab it, quickly looking at the screen for a call, a text, anything to indicate a communication about my parents. It’s 3 AM and Read more

Emotional Health, Featuredaging parents, caregiving, grief, Stefani Twyford16 Comments

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