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The Luxury of Being a White Mother
I love the Op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Who will be next after … Continue reading
Ambition
My mother used to say “ambition with contentment ” I am not someone who’s ambitious [for the sake of] ambition. My ambition is grounded I positively impacting others. I seek impact, not glory! – Dara Tresder Positively Purging-I welcome your … Continue reading
Tasteful Memories
“The family loves my chicken and dumplings,” she says. “Everyone always wants my recipe. But I’m not even gonna leave it behind when I’m gone. I want them to always say, ‘This doesn’t taste the same. I miss Dolly’s.’ ” – … Continue reading
Tough Questions From Seniors With Alzheimer’s
How do I tell my mother who has dementia that a relative is dying or has passed away? You should first consider if knowing that will actually benefit your mom. What would she do with that information? Would she remember … Continue reading
Caregiver: Ditch The Guilt
I found that being available for myself was especially important, because if I wasn’t functioning well, nothing else with my mom or my family would either. I found myself by exercising, watching, anything that was funny or streaming platforms and … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 