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Moms + family cultures
This being Mother’s Day, I posted a photo of my Mom on Facebook. I found myself remembering mothers I once knew. Of course, we’re talking about the Father-Knows-Best/Ozzie-and-Harriet era, when moms were always there for you, always had wise answers … Continue reading
Posted in criticism, family culture, mothers, reflections, the fifties
Tagged critical-judgmental, family culture, fathers, fifties, mothers, society
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Isabel, then and now…
At times it’s easier to reflect on the past more than the present because the past contains more pleasure, less sadness (in some ways). Recently I visited my 92-year-old aunt*, whose mental state – which used to be sharp for … Continue reading
Posted in loss, Memories, old age, Reflection, reflections, relationships, senility, short-term memory, values
Tagged dementia, Memories, old age, reflections, relationships, society, values
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Thinking and Dreaming 
‘Stigma-free’ — or Care?
If I were living in a “stigma-free zone”, what might that look like? For starters, I presume it would mean that people with mental illness would not experience stigma, or discrimination. By some miracle? It would mean ‘human rights’ principles … Continue reading →