Three years ago I wrote a post about changing my tagline from The musings of a daughter’s journey as an unexpected caregiver, to The musings on life post Alzheimer’s, caregiving, and new OMG moments, here’s a little snip it from that post:
“In my life that is continually full of change, I realized that it is time, perhaps past time to change the blog’s tag line. The original tag was: The musings of a daughter’s journey as an unexpected caregiver, well I will always be a daughter and my journey shall continue, but life as a caregiver has sadly ceased. And those who have been following me or know me, understand that my role as caregiver was not a cake walk, but I’d gladly take it back to have my mother again and that is why I say “sadly ceased”, because she was the one who was taking care of. So the role changed, but the journey is my journey and there are still many things to share….”
I found as time went on that I was struggling with the new tagline, it didn’t feel like me. That may sound weird to you, but as a writer we think, we feel and if something seems off, we have to change it. That was me. I knew my life changed, but did my tagline have to? I was still writing about Alzheimer’s, caregiving and the new moments and experiences in my life, but somehow the new tagline didn’t feel right. I realized that no one said I had to change my original TL just because my role change, and there I sat with that line for about a year. Last year I decided to change it back to the original; The musings of a daughter’s journey as an unexpected caregiver.
Once I changed it back, it felt correct. I realized that aside from the news and resources that I provide, the posts are still my musings. I will always be a daughter and though I may not be a caregiver now, I was once and hope that people can learn from my experiences, stories and tips. I was deep into caregiving as my mother’s changes were happening unexpectantly. And like so may of you who fall into this role and have to show up, and learn on the fly, I speak for you, I am learning for you, I am in action for you and for caregivers to come.
CONFESSIONS OF A MASTER CAREGIVER 