Podcast: Exploring New Worlds Without My Mom

As my mom’s Alzheimer’s progresses, and I face the loneliness of our visits, I have plenty of time to reflect on lessons she’s taught me about acceptance, and the value of staying present and mindful with her during these transformative moments. This episode called "Life Among the Tulips: Exploring New Worlds Without My Mom" from my podcast, Let the Verse Flow, is about acceptance, resilience, and gratitude as my mom and I say a long goodbye. It is a gentle lesson on mindful approaches to exploring new worlds without someone you love.

I offer this blend of storytelling, spoken word poetry, and music to help anyone who needs comfort as they try to navigate a hopeful acceptance of hard times.

Music Credit: Thoughts Of You by Renderings; Slide by GEMM; Tai Chi Evenings by Sam Barsh; Pyaar Kee Seemaen by Cast of Characters; licensed through Soundstripe.

Reviews

Thank you Jill! Your words brought meaning to my feelings of losing my mom to dementia...and although I had a much different relationship with my mother...so much rang true for me. I appreciate the raw pain I felt from losing my mom, once to abandonment, and the other through her death. Your words truly penetrated my ❤️!

I loved this offering, Jill. I wonder if your mom still paints or draws. I wonder if she can communicate and express herself in this way. I wonder how she would respond to new art supplies. I wonder what she could create. Your vulnerable share reminds me to be more present with my mom. Sometimes I don't pick up her call. I will not do that anymore. I want to set up a dinner plan with her as one day I may not be able to. Thank you for your vulnerability. I wish you acceptance as you move through this journey.