Real Life Stories

She doesn’t mind if people say her name wrong, but as it turns out, I do.

Three years ago, Jo and his wife Robin shared their story: he had early-onset Alzheimer’s. Now, as it continues its swift, relentless assault on Jo, Robin navigates the unthinkable.

As much as I revelled in the compliments, it was hard not to read an unspoken (and probably unintended) message in all the comments coming my way.

I was fortunate to get quick and effective treatment for my post-partum anxiety. But many Indigenous women, however, aren’t so lucky.

With the busyness of life, it’s easy to let too much time pass without catching up with an old friend. I learned, the hard way, you can’t take anything for granted.