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Coach Monique & Associates
Jun 16, 20246 min read
Alzheimer's, the Long Goodbye: Our Second Father's Day Without Larry and Celebrating All the Amazing Dads
Until I met Larry, I had never known what a healthy relationship with a father looked like.
Coach Monique & Associates
Apr 29, 202412 min read
Alzheimer's, The Long Goodbye: The First Anniversary of Larry's Passing- Lessons Learned, Healing, and New Beginnings
Yesterday, April 28th, 2024, marks the one-year anniversary of Larry’s sudden passing.
Coach Monique & Associates
Jan 13, 202414 min read
Alzheimer’s, the Long Goodbye: Miracles and New Beginnings
I believe in miracles. It all started with a miracle… After several years of trying to “figure out” what had gone wrong, my previous...
Coach Monique & Associates
Dec 6, 202310 min read
How Grief and Gratitude Can Coexist, Even During the Holidays
"Grief is the price we pay for love." Grief and Gratitude are two powerful emotions that might appear to be on opposite “spokes” of the...
Coach Monique & Associates
Nov 28, 20239 min read
Alzheimer's, The Long Goodbye: Our First Holiday Season Without Larry
This was our first Thanksgiving without Larry physically here with us. Everyone started gathering on Monday and by Wednesday, we were all...
Coach Monique & Associates
Sep 28, 202316 min read
Alzheimer’s, The Long Goodbye: Surprising Circumstances, Shocking Discoveries, and Somber Decisions
Today marks five months since my husband, Larry, who had Alzheimer’s disease, passed away unexpectedly, and over the months I’ve been...
Coach Monique & Associates
Sep 21, 20237 min read
Alzheimer's, The Long Goodbye: Questions You Never Dreamed You'd Be Asking
These light-hearted stories & questions you never dreamed you'd be asking paint a picture of what it's like having an Alzheimer's loved one.
Coach Monique & Associates
Aug 28, 202312 min read
Alzheimer’s, The Long Goodbye… Coach Monique’s Story: The Grieving Process
Today, on August 28th, as I sit out on the deck, I am inspired to write this blog as it marks the fourth month of Larry’s passing. While...
Coach Monique & Associates
Jul 14, 20238 min read
Alzheimer’s, The Long Goodbye… Coach Monique’s Story: The Little Things
One of the biggest things I’ve learned is that suffering is the price of love… The amount you suffer is reflective of your love for...
Coach Monique & Associates
Jun 2, 202314 min read
Alzheimer’s, The Long Goodbye... Coach Monique's Story: The Five Stages of Loss
Alzheimer’s is indeed a long goodbye, as you lose that person in stages, in both subtle and significant ways, that sometimes you only...
Coach Monique & Associates
May 17, 20239 min read
Alzheimer’s, The Long Goodbye: Coach Monique’s Lessons Learned
My beloved husband, Larry, came into my and my four sons' lives like a Beacon of Light and continued to shine his Love on all of us as...
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