Maternal Bond: Stories about moms and their kids

Maternal Bond: Stories about moms and their kids

In the first story, Erica Silberman and her siblings struggle to figure out the best way to care for their mom after she’s diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. As a young struggling actor, it’s decided Erica should be the primary caregiver. Her mom comes to live...
Amy Seimetz on moving home to Florida to care for her dad after a series of strokes

Amy Seimetz on moving home to Florida to care for her dad after a series of strokes

After her father had a stroke, Amy Seimetz moved home to care for him. She juggled her work as an actor and a filmmaker while making medical decisions for her dad and providing supportive care for three years until he died. Her experience as a caregiver — facing...
The Death Of My Boyfriend’s Mother Gave Me Closure On The Death Of My Own Over A Decade Ago

The Death Of My Boyfriend’s Mother Gave Me Closure On The Death Of My Own Over A Decade Ago

The week between finding out about his mom’s aneurysm and my flight home was one of the longest weeks of my life. I tried to be as supportive as I could while I was on the other side of the world, but I blamed myself for being unable to get home. After taking my final...