Life’s Palette Blog
Life’s Palette is a space for sharing my personal stories and reflections.
I have also included journal articles and media pieces that I have contributed to.
All my writings are about my life, my caregiving journey, connections to others and the struggles faced in this chaotic world.
Love, Loss and Resilience
World Down Syndrome Day can highlight the beauty of inclusion and the victories of advocacy. But we also need to have an honest conversation about what it means to grow old with Down syndrome.
Gathering the Pieces
Over a lifetime, dozens of people come and go. Some leave barely a trace, while others stay with us.
Article: Caring for the Numbers
I was invited to write a story for 3.21 Canada’s Down Syndrome Magazine in their special “The Money Issue.
Deconstructing Value
Now, in midlife I find myself standing in the rubble of the expectations and promises of my early years.
Sunflowers
The head spread open and welcomed the sun onto its bright pedals and its face browned.