Holiday Family Fights

Holiday Family Fights

For some, getting through the stress of the holidays means trying to avoid the traditional family fight at Thanksgiving or Christmas.  I remember my grandfather drinking too much, getting mad at my mom, she ends up crying, and him leaving early huffing and puffing out...
Thanksgiving Beats Anger

Thanksgiving Beats Anger

When I am grateful for someone or something, I find it difficult to remain angry at the same time. The holidays coming. Families gather. And when families gather, there can be DRAMA! Here are a couple of tips to avoid the drama. First, create a list of people,...
Why I Still Go See My Mom

Why I Still Go See My Mom

My mom has dementia. She was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment four years ago. She had a 20% chance of remaining somewhat stable, a 20% chance of rapid development, and a 60% chance of the gradual march of increased impairment. My mom was the gradual march. Why...