Karen DeBonisPandemic Brain — Karen DeBonisI recently had an aha moment about the pandemic. It came after days of typing and clicking on my laptop without producing or accomplishing…Aug 11, 2020Aug 11, 2020
Karen DeBonisPost-traumatic growth-the end of the pandemic tunnel? — Karen DeBonisI’ve been thinking about that phrase, “The light at the end of the tunnel.” At this stage of the pandemic, I can still see the light, but…May 13, 2020May 13, 2020
Karen DeBonisMaking Meaning-the Sixth Stage of GriefLast week, I wrote about my pandemic grief, and the podcast that helped me identify that feeling. Many of you acknowledged that you were…Apr 29, 20201Apr 29, 20201
Karen DeBonisStages of Grief during COVID-19Are you still struggling? Me too.Apr 22, 2020Apr 22, 2020
Karen DeBonisAn old introvert learns new tricks.Before my mom died, she and my dad regularly ate lunch in the dining room of their senior facility. Mom didn’t have the energy to make it…Oct 14, 20191Oct 14, 20191
Karen DeBonisGolden moments are the silver lining of the “golden years.”Reflections on the day Mom died.Oct 9, 2019Oct 9, 2019
Karen DeBonisGenerational People-pleasingWhen I was little, the Avon lady came calling for my mom. I remember being about six years old, in shorts and a dirty shirt from playing…Sep 16, 20192Sep 16, 20192
Karen DeBonisWriting about familyI need an outlet for personal writing. Is Medium it?Sep 11, 2019Sep 11, 2019
Karen DeBonisAn absent writer returns.It’s been over a year since I wrote regularly on Medium, but I’m back for several reasons.Aug 25, 2019Aug 25, 2019