Mindy Fried resolved to take the best possible care of her father as he neared the end of his life. That commitment was complicated by distance, a lifetime of relationship and the usual difficulties of care management, both his and hers. What supported her, more than anything, was the moments she took to write down what was happening. This simple practice, one she had employed many times for many reasons, kept her focused on what she was attempting. In the process, it gave her valuable insight into how to navigate this precarious and challenging terrain, and led her to a book telling their sto
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