A Widow’s Journey

June 8, 2020

Published by Joan Gershman at June 8, 2020

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The Alzheimer Spouse Website Farewell

The time has come to say goodbye. When I started this website 13 years ago, I was in the midst of Alzheimer caregiving for my beloved husband of 37 years. The day of diagnosis, we wrapped our arms around each other, and I promised him that I would always take […]

September 12, 2016

Published by Joan Gershman at September 12, 2016

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A Widow's Journey

Joan’s Widow’s Blog #2 – The Fog

Writing had always been an outlet for me, a way to explore and make sense of my experiences and emotions. Yet, I did not keep a journal during my first year as a widow. For the only time in my life, I was so emotionally unbalanced, ( Yes, I […]

June 15, 2016

Published by Joan Gershman at June 15, 2016

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A Widow's Journey

It Begins

June 21, 1970- I was 21 years old. I looked up lovingly at the face of my 27 year old bridegroom, and heard the Rabbi say something about “till death do you part”. Death? I was not thinking about death on the happiest day of my life – my wedding […]