Nothing has changed here. The “pig-pen cloud” still hangs. It starts with a distrust of outsiders that approaches the fervor of racism in some. Willful ignorance is common and accepted if not popular. The message seems clear. STAY AWAY.
I’m willfully unwilling to listen. We, as in all, need each other now more than ever. Stop being the easy marks of those who control the money here. Time to get over our differences as common folk. Times are tough and getting tougher.
The one constant in life is change. Accumulating knowledge Adapting Learning Life Long, Unquenchable thirst for information. Now diagnosed with early dementia, I still will be seeking knowledge. Alcohol free is still where I want to be.
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thought provoking Do you have early onset dementia or was that part of the awareness raising?
Early onset, I’m still pretty functional, manage meds, money, drive still. I think it started during covid isolation. I started liking my alone time too much. I plan on staying public about what is happening, I’m still doing web stuff. I’ve noticed a definite lack of resources aimed at individuals diagnosed. I’m working with https://www.alz.org/ in trying to find secure online groups for the recently diagnosed. There are mountains of information not much experiential first-person information. I’m looking at it as another learning experience and how to improve the process in first-person perspectives. I’ve always had the mantra, “If it is to be, it is up to me.” Time for a new mantra I’d say!
WOW. so appreciate your coming forward with info like this. Not everyone is willing or able to do that. Sounds like you are taking all the correct, positive steps in this journey. Keep us posted please. And all the best to you as you find your way forward
If my progress is slow, my hope is to give back knowledge and some understanding over a long time. I’m working on web stuff still; I’ve started a family history project that needs more work. Lots of creativity, still bubbles.
Good for you as you are taking such a positive approach to a most difficult diagnosis. I admire your handling of all this and hope it is so slow that it barely affects your daily like
A wise Wyoming cowboy once told me, “Ya gotta catch the bull by the horns, and not by the tail or your end up eating shit.”
Very good advice.
That is perfect advice. I’m going to remember that period
I’m living, hopefully by good example. I was always a “wild child”, am making peace with myself. What is beginning to happen needs to be shared, not only for me, but for all. This is a learning opportunity.
Your attitude is inspiring. I am looking forward to you finding some good answers
I am starting a new adventure. First goal is to complete facilitator training for https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxI92RmXqKc&t=213s
Love to the Medford bunch!