Emotions and Dementia Blog

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)Liz Brown
Published 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.

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