My grandmother just moved in with us because of dementia and sometimes she tells stories about her life that I know aren't true but they seem more real to her than what actually happened.
More people experience this than they realize.
Watching someone we love lose their grip on factual history teaches us how much identity depends on the stories we can still tell about ourselves.
“Where Are You with Autobiography and the story you tell about your life?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.