Emotions and Dementia Blog

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.

Grief & Ambiguous LossResilience & HopeConnection & SupportEmotional Roller CoasterUnderstanding your Experience
Why You Feel Unsafe Inside Yourself in Ongoing Loss

That Mean Inner Voice Might Be Trying to Help (Even If It’s Doing a Bad Job)

That Mean Inner Voice Might Be Trying to Help (Even If It’s Doing a Bad Job)by: Liz BrownPublished on: 24/02/2026

A gentle reflection on why self-criticism gets louder in dementia caregiving and how to relate to yourself with more compassion and understanding.

Grief & Ambiguous LossEmotional Roller Coaster
That Mean Inner Voice Might Be Trying to Help (Even If It’s Doing a Bad Job)

When You Start Second-Guessing Everything About Yourself

When You Start Second-Guessing Everything About Yourselfby: Liz BrownPublished on: 23/02/2026

Living with ongoing loss can quietly erode self-trust. This gentle reflection explores why second-guessing yourself makes sense and how to stay on your side.

Grief & Ambiguous LossEmotional Roller Coaster
When You Start Second-Guessing Everything About Yourself