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Alexander Katrompas, PhD's avatar

If only there was more of this in the current American fabric.

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Jeff Boss's avatar

Best we can do is role model the way for others.

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Rob Poynter's avatar

Excellent article, Jeff. As I’ve finally found this path, I now realize how essential connection truly is. What I once called ‘independence’ was really just avoidance.

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Jeff Boss's avatar

Thanks Rob, glad it resonated with you. As you well know, it’s a “both/and,” not “either/or” world. Everyone, everything is already connected, it’s just the mind’s filters that prevent us from seeing that sometime.

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Paul Shemella's avatar

Thanks for this, Jeff. I have seen the power of dependence up close and personal as my wife slowly disappears from Alzheimer’s. A strong social network has been essential to my caregiving, and to my own health. The Interdependence of human beings is so obvious that many do not think about it. You have helped your subscribers do that.

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Jeff Boss's avatar

Thanks Paul, and I’m so sorry you and your wife are experiencing such a difficult disease. All my best to you.

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Paul Shemella's avatar

Thanks, Jeff. I just published a short memoir about my wife's illness. You might want to read it for insight on the power of love... and how such a tragedy is not all bad. "Into the Mist: An Alzheimer's Journey."

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Jeff Boss's avatar

I sure will, thanks Paul.

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