My Ever-Evolving Mountain Life

I've kept a journal since I learned how to write. I've always been a writer, and will always write until my brain fails me completely.

This Journal is my outlet for expression:

• The frustration and anger I feel about my changing life, mind and body (I have MCI; some doctors call it Early-Onset Alzheimer's or Pre-Alzheimer's Disease)

• The joys I find in simple and not-so-simple things

• The grief over losses, both big and small

I have friendships that were forged here (or on LJ) over many weeks, months, and in some cases, years. That is no small thing, and I treasure each relationship no matter how faceted. Some friendships found here will be retained for the rest of my life. I like DW. It is easy, comfortable. It's home.

As I get older, I realize that friendships are extremely precious and even harder to come by...simply a result of maturing. It's not so easy to meet people if one doesn't attend school or go out partying.

Journal-writing has always been a part of my mental health since childhood. As a therapist, I always encouraged others to journal as well. I will always journal. As long as DreamWidth is here, I'll be here as well. I hope you'll join me. Let's be friends...