To experience memory loss is to experience less baggage. Too often memory brings with it baggage that is gladly carried around for one’s life time. That baggage changes a person over time.
In the life of a person living with memory loss, experiences of loss is not experienced the same. It brings with it confusion, distraction, and potentially unsafe situations. I do not hate because that requires remembering a harm done. My memory retention is limited, but my memory recall can be enormous given the subject.
Intellect is not my problem. So that I may live with my disability in comfort, I need a person around me to make sure I do the things that keep me safe ie., lock the door, turn off the stove, close the window. These are all simple things that can bring cause for crisis if not attended to properly. I am reminded often.
Working with the family members of the person receiving treatment or services is important. 
Take a peek at the October 2016 
We strive to be recognized for our achievements. Just a thank you will do. I was in awe, speechless to be considered a “
When a person experiences mental illness their perspective or reality may appear different. These differences may bring attention to the person experiencing the mental illness. Unfortunately, for some in today’s society, 
The person that I am says I have to carve out my own space in life. Since I am a different person, I have to do things differently. The passion I have had has not gone away. My desire for it has gone but can be renewed.
“TAB”, meaning “Temporarily Able-Bodied.” TAB refers to the inevitable—namely, that most of us will face disability at some point in our lives; whether it comes sooner or later. It will come.
Now that is a good one. Can I really look in the mirror and tell myself the truth? My authentic self is real, honest, genuine, and loyal.
Missing Frames 