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DEMENTIA CAREGIVER GRIEF SUPPORT
First Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa, Alabama
"Tracing Faith: New Perspectives on Caregiver Grief and the Gospel"
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Checking In On My Grief Journey
Checking In On My Grief Journey Deborah M. Jackson, MDiv The Lord never leaves persons on their grief journey whether it’s 2 months or 10...
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Entangled Joy: WBOK Interview
Hello everyone. I’ve been out and about trying to elevate the pitch about caregiving economics, caregiver respite, mental wellbeing, and...
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5 Things Anger Disguises
When I was caring for my mom, there were times I would experience bouts of angry. I knew my love for my mom was immoveable; I also knew...
Deborah M. Jackson, MDiv
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Divine Reciprocity: Caregiving Transformation
I find it so incredible how God’s word has for us the answer to any circumstance we experience in life. Even more than the answer God...
Deborah M. Jackson, MDiv
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Grieving Forward
Grieving the loss of my mother is different than when I grieved the loss of my dad. I’ve had some time to reflect on how each loss...
Deborah M. Jackson, MDiv
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The Only Way Up is Down
Although, I shared some things about my journey as a caregiver over the years, truth is I was quite reserved. One reason was discernment,...
Deborah M. Jackson, MDiv
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Strength in Weakness
I often share with caregivers and persons I counsel - know matter what position we have, no matter how strong we feel, no matter how...
Deborah M. Jackson, MDiv
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Pain to Purpose: Shining the Light
When Alzheimer’s interrupted our lives, I was petrified. I remember being in my home in Charlotte weeping. My mom was scared and trying...
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Eleven Lessons from Sudden Loss
When a loved one dies suddenly it has a different impact than when the death is expected. Notice the words “different impact” not “less”...
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God's Richness: Rest, Respite, and Restoration
In 2017 I officially launched my first retreat as a minister. It started as a three pilot summer series of 1/2 day retreats specifically...
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