Nearest And Dearest Podcast - Bridging Family Dynamics
No one ever said life is easy. Hello! I'm Julie. I’m just like you. I’m a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. I have navigated through alcoholism, divorce, caregiving, blending families, as well as purposely discovering and owning my truth.
Biggest life lesson? When you give yourself permission, you will find that you have more control over your life than you realize.
I hope you will join me by taking responsibility for yourself, by only controlling the things you can and letting go of the things you can't. By doing this, you will have discovered the secret to having happy, healthy and more fulfilling relationships.
Together, building a community, no matter where you live, will change your life. One person, one story, at a time. ❤️
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Nearest And Dearest Podcast - Bridging Family Dynamics
Owning My Truth
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Alcoholism, divorce, Alzheimer's and the truth about my suspicion that I had a different biological father, compared to my five siblings; finding him, the same day as making preliminary funeral arrangements for my mom, was the most significant moment of my life.
My mom was battling Alzheimer's in the beginning of 2016. This horrible, debilitating disease took her life on November 9, 2019. When I realized that her mind was forever changed, I knew if I wanted the answers I needed, I would have to move forward with finding the truth in a different way.
Below are links to check out for more information related to this episode!
LINKS!
- dnacenter.com { DNA Diagnostics Center }
- 23andme.com { direct-to-consumer genetic testing }
- myheritage.com { direct-to-consumer genetic testing } * I was able to upload my DNA test results from 23andMe, along with a fee to connect my DNA results to expand my search
- ancestry.com { direct-to-consumer genetic testing } * I hit the bullseye here! 🎯
- ALZ.ORG { Alzheimer's Association } * You will find so much information about dementia. Everything from education about ALZ, to finding a local support group in your own area.
- myalzteam.com { online Alzheimer's support group } * I joined this support group when I was looking for answers to help me understand ALZ in the beginning of coping with my mom's battle
- julierogers@nearestanddearestpodcast.com { send me an email📧 }
- www.nearestanddearestpodcast.com { check out my website for more episodes, show notes/links! }
- https://www.speakpipe.com/NearestAndDearestPodcast { Please send me a recorded message!🎙}