Emotions and Dementia Blog

4 Ways You Leave Yourself Without Realizing It

4 Ways You Leave Yourself Without Realizing Itby: Liz BrownPublished on: 30/04/2026

It’s easy to move away from yourself in small ways without noticing. This post walks through four common patterns and how they show up in everyday moments.

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4 Ways You Leave Yourself Without Realizing It

Why You Turn Against Yourself When Things Feel Uncertain

Why You Turn Against Yourself When Things Feel Uncertainby: Liz BrownPublished on: 30/04/2026

When things feel uncertain, it’s common to start second-guessing yourself. This post explains why that happens and how your mind is trying to protect you.

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Why You Turn Against Yourself When Things Feel Uncertain

Why You Feel Unsafe Inside Yourself in Ongoing Loss

Why You Feel Unsafe Inside Yourself in Ongoing Lossby: Liz BrownPublished on: 27/02/2026

A gentle reflection on feeling unsafe inside yourself while navigating dementia caregiving and why nothing is wrong with you.

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Why You Feel Unsafe Inside Yourself in Ongoing Loss

One Small Way to Build Trust With Yourself Again

One Small Way to Build Trust With Yourself Againby: Liz BrownPublished on: 26/02/2026

Self-trust in dementia caregiving isn’t built through big promises. A gentle reflection on small internal agreements that help you stay on your side.

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One Small Way to Build Trust With Yourself Again