ABOUT THE CREATOR

I'm Laura, the creator of
​Chrysalis of Time. This story was inspired by my grandma.

 I was 19-years-old when Grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and I moved in with her shortly after. At the time, I felt like my life was passing me by, as I watched my friends move on and build their lives and careers. I felt like I was the only one.

It turns out, I was just one of about 1.25 MILLION young caregivers (between the ages of 15-24) in Canada. (According to the Young Caregivers Association.)

What began as a devastating diagnosis led to the most deeply fulfilling, meaningful experience of my life.

Now, it's my mission to let others know they're not alone, and to help them shift their perspectives to find faith, beauty and purpose in the midst of the challenge.  Because I've discovered that dementia is not the end of life; it's just another opportunity to learn how to love.