Thoughtful reflections for navigating change, remembering what matters, and creating a life that feels like your own, grounded in Trisha’s decades of experience in health, education, personal growth, and coaching. Her forthcoming book, My Caregiving Essentials, will be released October 20, 2026. Learn more at trishajacobson.com.
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Hi, Some conversations feel easier to put off ... but when those conversations happen for the first time in a crisis, everyone is tired, scared, and guessing. My mom had a stroke at the dinner table during an impromptu visit when I was in Florida on business. It launched me into an early caregiving role I wasn't ready for. This week’s reflection is about the conversations families should begin before an aging parent needs more help. Read it here: https://www.amatterofmagic.com/blog/before-an-aging-parent-needs-more-help-conversations-families-should-start-having#/ With love, |
A Matter of Magic
Thoughtful reflections for navigating change, remembering what matters, and creating a life that feels like your own, grounded in Trisha’s decades of experience in health, education, personal growth, and coaching. Her forthcoming book, My Caregiving Essentials, will be released October 20, 2026. Learn more at trishajacobson.com.
Hi, For the past several years, I’ve been immersed in caregiving with my family. It began eleven years ago, when my mom suffered a stroke at the dinner table, and later deepened into a long caregiving journey with my dad. Several months ago, I was sitting by his bedside during one of his many hospital admissions. While he rested, I found myself reflecting on everything that had happened since the cardiac event that began this chapter of our lives more than eight years ago. Over the years,...
Hi, This week’s blog post is a little bit caregiving respite, some RV chaos, a little bit book launch, and a lot about remembering that not everything that goes wrong means everything has gone wrong. You can read it here: https://www.amatterofmagic.com/blog/the-ants-arrived-but-the-book-got-published#/ With love,Trisha
Hi, Sometimes the Universe sends a sign. And sometimes it sends the same message twice just to make sure you’re paying attention. This week, mine showed up in a Facebook memory, an old T-shirt, and something about a tomato.. I just needed to begin. This week’s reflection is about procrastination, synchronicity, and what can happen when we give ourselves a few focused minutes to start. You can read it here: When the Universe Sends You a Sign With love,Trisha