To be sure, at worst, self-reflection and quiet time never hurt anybody, so on its surface, these...
Category: Journaling
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A simple loss
It doesn't rhyme with purpose But that's what it is Or inspiration But that, too You've lost it....
How to heal through life writing
Life writing is about giving pause to the self to deal with this ‘mound of reflections’ and review...
What’s “dirty” self-care, and why doesn’t it work?
the self-care we're currently engaging in is mostly a consumerized one predicated on attaining...
Mari Andrew on grief
If you're on Instagram, you may have already discovered Mari Andrew. If not, she's an amazing...
The ultimate guide to starting your own blog about caregiving
Are you ready to share your experience of taking care of someone? Have you been thinking about...
Have you ever done an oral history?
The other week a friend talked me into interviewing my husband about our experience since his...
What keeps me going: Writing
I felt like I was losing my mind a little. I was functioning, sure. I got up every morning, helped...
Writing through pain: A cancer survivor guides patients with pen and paper
Would you be interested in participating in a writing group on The Caregiver Space? We've had The...
How to recover from tragedy
How do we keep going when our lives fall apart? three P's can stunt recovery: (1) personalization...
Track Your Caregiving Feelings In a Journal
Caregiving can be so demanding that we lose track of our feelings. When my husband was dismissed...
Josh Mond and Christopher Abbott Write It Down
James White centers on the titular James, forced out of his partying habits and into the role of...
What are the 5 words you never got to say to someone you love?
As caregivers, we spend a lot of time with the person we're taking care of. Sometimes that leads...
Raising a child with Aspergers
Kathy Lette first achieved success as a teenager with the novel "Puberty Blues" which was made...
How does sharing your story help you (and others)?
Ways that sharing your careving story helps
“But I am taking care of myself.”
Dozens of friends have said it. Strangers have even said it. “You have to take care of yourself,”...
Getting in touch with our Selves
Join Adrienne as she discusses writing exercises that encourage and support you to stay in touch...
Meet Judith H: Caregiver, Memoirist
I’m 61 years old and will soon be publishing my first book about caring for aging parents. It’s...
Sensory writing exercises for caregivers
Join Adrienne in this segment of The Page Listens to learn how to explore all corners of your mind...
Your many identities: looking for your “self” in writing
Prospective makes all the difference, it's not what you look at; it's what you see - Steve...
Legacy writing: striking up a conversation
Legacy writing is a wonderful activity to do as a family. It brings people closer and creates a...
Legacy writing: the stories of you and your loved ones
In this segment of The Page Listens, tune in to hear founder, Adrienne Gruberg discuss the...
Counting our blessings as we get ready for a new year
Join Adrienne this week for an exercise in counting your blessings as we reflect on the past year...
How To Deal With Anxiety, Tragedy Or Heartache – 4 Steps From Research
In the early 80’s he came across a study showing that people who experienced personal traumas but...