Embracing the In Between

A place where I share my story of navigating the challenges of caring for aging parents.

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  • bracket, wooden clip, clothespins, clothes line, laundry, laundry day, dry laundry, household, hang laundry
    Interlude: Laundry
    The shirt he wore yesterday is crumpled on the back of the dining chair.He doesn’t notice the smell.I do. I ask gently.He shrugs.I toss it in the wash. We don’t talk about it.But I bring down the rest of the hamper anyway.
  • Cute poodle puppy enjoying a winter walk in cozy attire.
    Interlude: The Dog
    The dog doesn’t understand rehab.She paces the hallway at night, sniffs at the door.Sleeps on Mom’s pillow. When I walk her, she pulls hard toward the car.As if she thinks we’ll go pick Mom up and bring everything back to normal. I wish she was right.
  • Vibrant purple lisianthus flowers bloom beautifully in a glass vase on an urban balcony.
    Packing Her Flowers and Letting Go (Stroke Part 4)
    I brushed her hair first. We had time before transport came — the kind of time that moves like thick syrup. So I helped her change her bra, pulled her soft shirt over arms that didn’t quite bend the way they used to.Helped her into clean underwear.Said nothing when she wouldn’t meet my eyes. Some… Read more: Packing Her Flowers and Letting Go (Stroke Part 4)
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Personal Stories

Delve into heartfelt blogs that share personal experiences and anecdotes. Understand the emotional complexities of caring for aging loved ones.

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Practical Tips

Find actionable advice and insights on managing caregiving challenges. Equip yourself with strategies to navigate this unique journey.

The Story Behind The In Between Stories

These are the stories of my experience – our experiences. A story of living in the middle space –
between being a daughter and a caregiver.,
between love and loss,
between memory and change.

I share these moments to help me understand, to honor my parents –
to lift up the fierce, complicated, enduring love that ties us together.

If you know us, I ask for your kindness.
Please protect their dignity and privacy, and see the story for what it is:
A record of learning to love harder, to be vulnerable, and to find beauty even in the hard days.

This space is for anyone navigating their own middle place.
You are not alone.

Thank you for being here.

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