Distant Shores – Remembering

POETRY

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Since 2016, when I started writing poetry about my journey with Dementia, I have come to realise that poetry is not only extremely cathartic, but truly like ‘chicken soup for the soul’. Poetry allows us to connect with the world around us and express ourselves in a unique way that can be both soothing and healing.

My journey with Dementia from start to finish, was full of such mixed emotions, tears and laughter, and I soon realised the importance of a sense of humour! Whilst written from a personal perspective, I hope that anyone who has been affected by dementia, whether as a loved one, friend or carer will be able to identify in some way with each poem.

The path for all concerned when a loved one is diagnosed with this devastating disease, is extremely difficult and challenging. In many cases, as I experienced firsthand, losing your loved one, even though the person is still here, can be the hardest part – but please know if you are reading this that you are not alone!

Born in Kensington, London, Lorraine now lives in Spain with her husband, Gus. As well as a love of the outdoors and keeping fit, she is passionate about music and teaches piano and singing. However, it was her love for poetry that really helped her cope following her mum’s dementia diagnosis in 2015. Since then, and after her mum’s sad passing in 2024, Lorraine has found writing poetry, inspired by her journey with dementia, has been incredibly cathartic and rewarding. This journey has now culminated in her putting together a collection of poems in her first book, Distant Shores – Remembering.