@paulgrover I have a minor in Religious studies and a B.S. in Philosophy. I am currently working on my M.S. in Social Work. I love Carl Jung and believe he is right on the mark with so many things. I am not living with my mother, my brother is, and she has dementia. It is difficult as she calls me several times a day sometimes and doesn't remember talking to me. I check this site daily as it has been a life saver for me in many ways.

@paulgrover Yoga is a great idea. And you could also perhaps find a Zoom community? I’m thinking that would be a good way to connect with others. I also feel that isolation and loneliness is taking a toll. Some days I feel like I’m in solitary confinement or under house arrest.

@paulgrover I think you are wise to find other people to interact and converse with. The need to share our feelings and thoughts is essential to our mental health. This webpage is a good, safe place to start. For me one of the saddest aspects of living with someone who has brain failure is the loss of mental and spiritual companionship. My husband was a brilliant physician, funny, tournament bridge master, loved Shakespeare, classical, country and Bob Dylan music fan. He had a love of travel and adventure. We rafted the entire Grand Canyon twice. I can't tell you how much I miss that man. It truly breaks my heart. I am trying to accept our new reality and be grateful for what he can still do. In other words celebrate the positives and accept the losses. And TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. God bless you. I am going to look for the book you mentioned.