Will I Be Up To The Task?
As I prepared for my webinar, Finding Resilience As Our Parents Decline, last week, I reflected on my caregiving journey with my mom over the previous six years. Like most people, my mom’s … Find Out More
Author: Meri McCoy-Thompson
❤️ What’s Love Got To Do With It?
My mother died two weeks ago. Though I am feeling sad, I am also feeling grateful—grateful that she is finally released from Alzheimer’s, that she knew us until the end, … Find Out More
Collaborating Well Requires Centering and Connecting
I had some bad news last night. My mother moved to hospice care about two weeks ago, which means each day has some ups and downs. I try to hold … Find Out More
Resilience Prepares us for the Bumps
My husband and I were riding our bikes down the leaf-strewn path when suddenly, wham! My husband’s bike got stuck in a hidden groove, he fell in the path right in front … Find Out More
Courage Helps Us Do Hard Things
Sometimes life intrudes. Sometimes it is death that intrudes. I was re-entering work mode after 10 days off, excited about finishing some projects and bringing some new insights born of … Find Out More
Promoting Mental Health: Just In Time for World Mental Health Day!
We did it! Chuck and I are thrilled to report that we finally completed our book’s first draft last week. This exciting endeavor uses many people’s personal stories to illustrate the … Find Out More
Noticing Helps With Healing
After several weeks of elbow pain, I finally went to physical therapy (PT) to learn what exercises I could do and how to adjust my movements to reduce pain. My physical therapist, … Find Out More
Moving From “I have to” —> “I get to!”
When I woke up this morning, I was so tense. I am juggling many balls and I’m not sure how I will get it all done. As I drove to my before-work … Find Out More
Notice the Joyful Moments!
My daughter Marie and her fiancé Harish were married 10 days ago, in a truly joyful ceremony that beautifully expressed the love they have for each other and for the people around them. It … Find Out More