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She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother

Mum decided to move into my home in 2017, a year after Dad passed away. She was in her early 90s with the first signs of dementia. Instead of feeling burdened, I saw this move as a gift — an opportunity to care for her and share these years together.

These posts capture that precious time: mum living in my ‘share home’ with family members, housemates and guests, supported, appreciated and surrounded by love. The stories also offer a glimpse into the daily joys and challenges of caring for a loved one.

'All about Marysia' also includes stories from her earlier life -- pre-war, the war, and post war years.

Today mum is over a century old.

Eitan & Nana Marysia

This little boy, often labelled wild and uncontrollable, became the softest, kindest most compassionate child while with mum Jan 2026 My family lives in different countries - long flights away from each other. It makes it hard to stay in touch. Even with What’s ap and free calls, we all get caught up in our own lives and sometimes forget to check in. That’s how it is with my two daughters, Sunny and Yasmin, who live in Israel. My ex, and now good friend, Ronny lives there too

Jane

Jan 164 min read

MY PERFECT MAN

My Man in Melbourne

An Ode to a Human Painting Machine

Ketubot/Marriage Contracts

An Ode to a Human Painting Machine

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She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother

Eitan & Nana Marysia