This is a must read for anyone touched by dementia. This first person account of end stage dementia will leave you speechless. Join Stephen and Lauren as they try to navigate their ever changing landscape. Delve into a deteriorating mind where you too will experience guilt, denial, fear; anything but acceptance to this unrelenting thief, as you become absorbed in the road to nowhere, the one leading you down the rabbit hole. Down the Rabbit Hole is an honest, relatable look at a disease that leaves loved ones alive but vacant of the things we once loved.
Imagine a successful surgeon, married thirty-plus years, now in his sixties, finding out at a dinner party his wife is divorcing him as he was never man enough for her. How does he feel? How can he respond to a robbed life, a false life, a stolen life? At a time when he is ready to retire to live the life he dreamt of, he faces a new reality; one of financial destitution, or a life of quiet discontentment. Which life would you choose? Do personal happiness and fulfillment trump finances? Do you start over? How? Where do you even begin? A MUST READ for anyone contemplating divorce. Ms. Zyss is the author of two books, DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE, A JOURNEY THROUGH END STAGE DEMENTIA and END GAME, both narrating life-changing difficult topics. This narrative evolved as a result of listening to friends, who in their golden years, found themselves alone and compromised both emotionally as well as financially. Ms. Zyss began her writing career just before her 58th birthday, after a family tragedy and inspired by her late husband. Writing proved to be a therapeutic outlet. She is currently busy working on NINE MONTHS AT THE SINGAPORE HILTON, chronicling her time in Singapore during the Trump-Kim Summit in 2018.
Lauren has reached that ambiguous "certain age" in life when meeting suitable men has become incredibly difficult. Over a bottle of wine her friends suggest she try online dating, but Lauren is reluctant. How much of her personal life does she want online, and if she does meet someone of interest, how does she know he's not an opportunist - or worse, a serial killer?After some debate, Lauren plunges in and sets up an online profile. She sets out to find Mr. Right, as opposed to Mr. Right Now, even though she doubts her desirability at 58. She hasn't felt young or sexy in years, so even is she finds a man who is interested, what then? Will they date? Will they have sex? There are many more questions than answers in this modern age of cell phones and social media. Her dating escapades take her from the backstreet massage parlors of Kathmandu, to Bali and Singapore, as she travels in search of an ever-elusive husband. Both hilarious and poignant, Lauren's journey reboots her love life, self image and her sexual prowess, but is she ready to meet Mr. Right? For every lonely person who can't see past the tears, falling apart is a choice - but so is moving forward.
Ray, the blind Dachshund from Jacksonville Florida, is very happy living with his new forever father in his new home at Lake of Bays in Ontario Canada. One day, his father forgets to put Ray's life jacket on him when he takes him to the boathouse dock on the lake. Ray almost drowns, but learns an important lesson: everyone can make a mistake. Ray is rescued, after spending one night trapped under the boathouse dock. This books teaches children bad things can happen with happy endings. Ray's next misadventure will be with a wild porcupine. How does Ray handle being hurt in the woods?
Ray was badly injured, mauled and left for dead. He was found and spent a long time in a hospital. When he woke up he was blind and scared. After a very long time he was well enough to get adopted, to find a forever home. Ray learns to trust and love again. He lives a happy life and does not let his blindness hold him back, just like his namesake, Ray Charles.
This is a must read for anyone touched by dementia. This first person account of end stage dementia will leave you speechless. Join Stephen and Lauren as they try to navigate their ever changing landscape. Delve into a deteriorating mind where you too will experience guilt, denial, fear; anything but acceptance to this unrelenting thief, as you become absorbed in the road to nowhere, the one leading you down the rabbit hole. Down the Rabbit Hole is an honest, relatable look at a disease that leaves loved ones alive but vacant of the things we once loved.
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