{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Long Goodbye with Graeme Sutherland","title":"Two Sides of the Same Story","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3054,"description":"This is a deeply personal first episode that sets the foundation for the entire podcast. It's honest, emotional, funny, and gives listeners a real-world insight into what it's actually like to care for a parent with young-onset dementia.\n \nWhat happens when dementia arrives decades earlier than expected and completely changes the course of your family's life?\n \nIn the debut episode of The Long Goodbye, host Graeme Sutherland and his twin sister Kirsten share the deeply personal story of their mum's young-onset dementia diagnosis and the 11-year journey that followed.\n \nFrom the early warning signs that were mistaken for depression after their father's death, to the long battle for a diagnosis, becoming carers in their early twenties, and eventually moving their mum into a care home, this episode offers an honest, unfiltered account of the realities of dementia.\n \nAlongside the heartbreak, Graeme and Kirsten reflect on the humour, resilience, and unexpected moments of joy that helped them navigate one of life's toughest challenges. This is a conversation about grief, love, family, and learning to say goodbye one small piece at a time.\n \nKey Highlights\nThe early symptoms that were repeatedly misdiagnosed as depression.\nThe challenges of obtaining a young-onset dementia diagnosis.\nHow dementia changed their relationship with their mum.\nBecoming full-time carers in their twenties and balancing work, life, and caregiving.\nThe emotional impact of watching a loved one gradually decline.\nPractical advice on power of attorney, care planning, and accessing support.\nWhy there is no \"textbook\" way to care for someone with dementia.\nThe importance of finding joy, humour, and meaningful moments throughout the journey.\nHonest discussions about guilt, burnout, resilience, and grief.\nThe story behind Graeme's social media platform and advocacy work.\n\nIf this episode raises any difficult emotions or concerns for you, please remember that support is available. Whether you're living...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Or19abR-cqB59h5DP0Fl0tQLjiU0AliWrg98951kQdQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jY2Fm/ZWU4N2IxMDY3YzJi/YjdhOGE2MzkxODBi/NzRhNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}