I’m happy. That’s the best way to describe my state at this stage of my life. When my husband, Aubrey, passed away on May…
Sunrise Sunset – a Column by Jaime Christmas
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ColumnsLeaving the home where I raised a family and served as caregiver
I’ve moved! It’s exciting, but the move was daunting because of the sheer amount of work that went into clearing out items from a place…
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ColumnsFinding happiness in life after the loss of my husband
It’s summer here in Auckland, New Zealand, and as I look out the window at my weed-filled lawn, not only am I reminded that the…
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ColumnsMy continued advocacy will lead to new amyloidosis treatment in N.Z.
I recently had the pleasure of attending an Amyloidosis Alliance conference in Madrid, which brought together advocates from around the world who serve…
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ColumnsWhy communication is important for amyloidosis patients, caregivers
It has been 17 months since my husband, Aubrey, passed away due to complications of hereditary ATTR amyloidosis. Following his diagnosis in…
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ColumnsMy late husband left behind a legacy of goodness
On Sunday, March 19, I appeared on New Zealand’s 1News to discuss my journey as a caregiver to my late husband, Aubrey, who had…
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ColumnsA year later, I’m ready to move forward after the loss
This column has been a year in the making. When my late husband, Aubrey, passed away in May 2022 from hereditary ATTR amyloidosis,…
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ColumnsLearning to face a new year without my husband
In the blink of an eye, we’re already approaching the third month of 2023. For me, the ushering in of a new year came with…
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ColumnsHow We Navigated My Late Husband’s Amyloidosis Diagnosis
I have previously written about the importance of staying positive despite our circumstances. Whether you are a patient or a caregiver to a…
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ColumnsMonths After Losing My Husband, I’m Finding My Footing Once Again
This column will be my 94th since starting “Sunrise, Sunset.” My caregiving experience has taken me through many ups and downs and countless…
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