Nancy talks about having to step in after her mother’s death. She says that she doesn’t resent her siblings, but readers may doubt that based on what she writes. Have you ever felt resentment about your responsibilities as a caregiver?…
Monthly Archives: April 2019
Q6: The North Side of Down – Chapter 5
Posted in The North Side of Down Tagged with: aging, beliefs, caregiving, heaven, religion, resentment, responsibility
Q5: The North Side of Down – Chapter 4
In this chapter Nancy talks about going to a place that offers the family a sense of normalcy. How important is routine to your loved one? The sisters talk about the animals in their lives. Does your loved one have…
Q4: The North Side of Down – Chapter 3
Amanda believes that she talks to the dead at night. Does your loved one have unorthodox beliefs or habits that you are not sure how to explain to others? When the girls’ mother passes away, Amanda’s life if changed significantly.…
Q3: The North Side of Down – Chapter 2
Grizzly Adams Amanda and Nancy share memories of watching television together. Most people I know who have Down syndrome have great imaginations and connect to fictional characters they watch on TV. Does your loved one have a favorite show? How…
Posted in The North Side of Down Tagged with: family influence, fictional characters, politics, television
