This is the trailer for my podcast, My Mother:The Person and the Patient. Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

In this episode, I introduce my mother as the patient by sharing what led to my mother's diagnosis. I talk about what were the signs and symptoms that made her family doctor to start the tests and referrals. The final outcome stunned me. My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer. In the second half of the episode, I introduce my mother as the person by telling story of her as girl growing up in a small village in Somalia and the stunning news of her family's leaving the village due to the drought.  Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

In the first half of this episode, I explore the challenges that came after my mother's diagnosis and my approach in dealing with them. What did I do after I recovered from initial shock of the diagnosis. In the second half of the episode, I share the story of the time my mother and her family had to leave their small village in search of water after a severe drought. Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

The first half of this episode, I share the scary situations Alzheimer can deliver through the story of the morning my mother wasn't at home when woke up.  In the second half, I tell the story of that time her baby brother, Isaaq, was not in her father's arms when they woke up. What happened to him? Her mother's question, "Where is my baby?" matches my own question of where is my mother? Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes child kidnappingIn the first half of this episode, I share how my solution to keep my mother from leaving the house while we slept created a whole host of other problems. The alarm system I set up was great at first, but soon my mother opened the door every hour for the entire night tripping the alarm system. This brought all three units of the emergency services, police, ambulance, and firefighters, to my house on a nightly basis. In the second half of the episode, I tell the story of my mother when she was twelve years old. That was the year her baby brother, two-year-old Isaaq, was kidnapping. Her question of why two people would take a baby out of his father’s arms haunted her for the following decades. Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains the loss of a child and the grief that followed. In the first half of this episode,  I share the challenges I face in trying to find a caregiver for my mother during the day while I went to work.  My attempt to find someone that spoke her language in a city where there is not a large Somali community was very difficult at best and impossible at worst. In the second half of the episode I share my mother's story after the remains of her baby brother was found. Getting justice for her was difficult at best and impossible at worst. Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

Trigger Warning: There is sudden death/implied suicide in this episode.In the first half of the episode, I share the story of my first contact with the long term arm of the health care system. What are the process of getting the intake and what are some things you should be aware of in going through the process. Getting documents like Power of attorney.In the second half of the episode, I share my mother story when she'd lost her mother. The chapter outlines my mother's sense of abandonment and it psychological impact. Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

The fist half of the episode, I share my struggles in getting a tax break for the cost of my mother's care. I talk about how things made no sense. Still I had to take specific steps I took to get what I was eligible for as a caregiver to my mother.  The second half of the episode tells my mother's story as her father tries to see to it that the people that killed his child would pay a price.  Even though staying in the camp after the rest of the villagers left was hard, he stayed behind for the court proceedings. Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

First part of this episode I share, how important it is to have a  power of attorney for my mother's both finances. This comes up as my mother makes a risk financial decision. In order to protect her, I needed to have a power of attorney signed by her before her cognitive ability diminished. In the second part of the story, I share my mother's story as her family became a victim of one sided justice system. The people that supposedly kidnapped and killed her brother were found guilty and punished, but the family did not feel like they got justice. Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

Trigger: This episode contains a death penalty against the mother and son accused of killing my mother's baby brother. The first part of the episode I share my experience in getting equipment to assist my mother in her day-to-day functions. I explore how not knowing what I needed and where is the best place to get it was difficult. In the second half of the episode, I share a chapter about my mother's experience when those accused of killing her brother were executed. The chapter explores the closure her family expected didn't materialize with the death of the accused.  Their pain remained even after what her father viewed as the "city's revenge." Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

The first half of this episode, I share my epiphany moment when I realized my attempt to correct my mother was causing more problems and and it was solving nothing. I discuss what I learned after reading articles about Alzheimers. The second half of the episode, I share a chapter about my mother and her family go back to the village. Just like I gained comfort in moving to my mother's world, Timiro, the girl finds peace in her family return to the village. Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

In the first half of this episode, I share how I changed my approach in dealing with my mother. Once I decided to see things with my mother's eyes, everything became clear to me. My decision to join my mother in her world, didn't eliminated the challenge, but it made it manageable. In the second half, my mother as a girl faces a similar situation. For the first time, she is forced to see her father as a man in need a wife, rather than one put on this earth to take care of her. It is with the realization that she has to put herself in her father's shoes and make her decision accordingly. Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

In this episode, the young Timiro does not know what she got herself into when she agreed to marry a man older than her father when she was thirteen years old. Just like I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I hired a handyman.  Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

Soon I realized Alzheimer meant many losses, some came gradually others fast and startling. Similarly Timiro found out that the decision to marry a man older than her father came with too much pain. In this episode, I explore the losses that came with my mother living with Alzheimer. The same she tries to accept the consequences of her marrying Needs-A-Cane.Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

Making decisions in keeping my mother safe is like making all my decisions wearing a blind fold. Often I reach the final destination after several stumbles. Similarly my mother makes her decision to leave her first husband without having a plan of all the steps that followed the first step of walking out. Like me she had to figure it out one step at a time. Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

In this episode, I share the story of the day my mother forgot to walk. In contrast to that time, she decided to take back her freedom by leaving her husband for six weeks. In 2021, I realized that Alzheimer's is unpredictable and a great thief,  just like how my mother's circumstances as a girl robbed her of her freedom. Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

In this emotionally charged episode, we hear the touching story of my mother's journey living with Alzheimer's. From forgetting to wake up, to the pain of not recognizing her loved ones, I explore the challenges and heartbreak of this debilitating illness.As we learn about my mother's life, we are struck by her resilience and determination throughout her years, including how she left her first husband at 14. We hear about how her early experiences impacted her later life and the strength she displayed in facing life's many obstacles.I share how we have coped with my mother's illness, and the lessons I have learned about love, patience, and compassion. We hear about the importance of cherishing every moment and the power of family and community in helping those with Alzheimer's.Join me as we hear this powerful story of love and resilience and gain insight into the experience of living with Alzheimer's. This episode will leave you inspired and moved by the strength of the human spirit.Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

In this episode, I explore the powerful story of my mother's journey through illness and cultural tradition, shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals living with Alzheimer's disease. The first half of the episode centers on my mother, who was admitted to the hospital due to high blood sugar levels related to Alzheimer's. I discuss the unique challenges of hospitalization for someone with Alzheimer's and how the disease can complicate medical care. In the second half of the episode, we hear about my mother's decision to take a "cursed finger" to get out of her marriage, despite the cultural stigma surrounding such a choice. Throughout the episode, we witness the strength and resilience of the human spirit and examine the impact of cultural expectations on personal decisions. The episode underscores the importance of understanding the complexities of Alzheimer's disease and cultural traditions to promote compassionate care and support for those facing difficult choices.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

In this episode, I delve into the unexpected journey of my mother, who, in her old age, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She developed a painful boil on her back to add to her struggles. I shared my mother's story when she discovered she had become pregnant at fourteen with the baby of a man she had previously divorced. I share how we navigated the complex challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer's while uncovering my mother's past. I discuss the realities of Alzheimer's, the difficulties of teenage pregnancy, and the emotional toll it takes on a family. Join me as I explore life's unexpected twists and turns and the power of resilience in the face of adversity.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.

Becoming a new mom is one of the most transformative experiences a woman can go through. But for some, the journey to motherhood is fraught with challenges that can make the transition to parenthood even more difficult. In this episode, I share the emotional obstacles my mother faced in her inability to connect with her firstborn, her ups and downs, and the lessons she learned. From struggling to get intravenous antibiotics to deal with the boil growing in her lower back to feeling disconnected from her firstborn, I share the ups and downs of her journey and the lessons she learned along the way. I discuss self-advocacy's importance in navigating the medical system for my mother living with Alzheimer's and dealing with the taboo of admitting when motherhood isn't what you expected, and the strategies she used to cope with the emotional toll of a difficult start and hard ends.Whether you're a new mom or a caregiver taking care of a loved one living with Alzheimer's, this episode offers a raw and honest perspective on the challenges many women face when starting their parenting journey and the difficulties caregivers encounter daily. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show#IAMSAHRABULLE#AlzheimersAwareness #CulturalTraditions #HealthAndCulture #DifficultChoices #Resilience #CompassionateCare #MedicalChallenges #Hospitalization #PersonalDecisions #CursedFinger #Strength #Support #Healthcare #FamilyCaregiving #PatientAdvocacy Do not forget to follow, listen, like, and share.