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Am I Happy?

Am I Happy?

by Adrienne Gruberg | Feb 14, 2015 | Adrienne's Journal, After Caregiving, Baby Boom Generation, Wellness | 1 comment

During the course of my husband’s illness, I so longed to hear “How are you doing Adrienne?” Never happened. What I did hear was “So, how’s Steve?” or “How’s treatment going?” or “What’s the next thing they can try?” I got used to it. I was the caregiver, and by...
Showing the “self” some love (in the smallest of gestures)

Showing the “self” some love (in the smallest of gestures)

by Jonah Okun | Dec 22, 2014 | Finding Meaning | 1 comment

In the early Brooklyn morning, I slide out of bed careful not to wake my partner. Donning a hooded sweatshirt I walk down the hall to the living room and stand by the street side window absorbing the day in wait. I take my seat. My eyes gently shut. I notice the...

Fresh Air: Fall Reflections for Caregivers

by Karen Horneffer-Ginter | Nov 7, 2013 | Finding Meaning, The Caregiver's Toolbox | 0 comments

Three minutes outside will help put things back into perspective.

Practicing Happiness: Gifting Your Mind a Breath of Fresh Air

by Jonah Okun | Oct 8, 2013 | Finding Meaning | 0 comments

The small things in life do matter and the few minutes to yourself are worth it.

Stop! Please?

Stop! Please?

by Karen Horneffer-Ginter | May 10, 2013 | Finding Meaning, The Caregiver's Toolbox | 0 comments

It seems a hard message to hear when it’s the message we need to hear.

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