My Story - Thinking Of Grace

A Journey of Love and Resilience

Background: Our FTD Story and Loss of Grace

David and Grace

In June 2024, Grace, my partner, my best friend, my closet companion and my lover, of 27 years, passed away. She had been living with FTD (frontotemporal dementia), a form of early age dementia, for 5 years.

Up until Grace’s passing, we maintained a blog about our journey together, as a couple, living with Grace’s FTD. OurFTDStory.com shares our experiences of living and coping with the disease, though equally how I rediscovered our connection together.

After Grace passed away, I felt it was right to draw a close to OurFTDStory.com and start a new chapter …

About Me

Who is David?

David is a “lifepreneur” and an author with a compelling mission: to inspire and empower individuals on their journey to live their fullest, happiest lives, and to provide them with the tools to empower themselves.

He believes in challenging societal norms and pushing past personal limits to achieve enduring personal growth and make a meaningful impact on the world.

David has authored two books: “Our Journey with Early Age Dementia: Learning to Live with a F@@king Terrible Disease,” which chronicles his and Grace’s experience of coping with her early-onset dementia, and “A Year with My Toxic Boss,” which offers a raw glimpse into the nightmare of dealing with a toxic manager.

In addition to his literary pursuits, David is an avid hiker who has ventured along numerous religious pilgrimage routes across Europe and the Himalayas. His profound passion for exploration, coupled with a penchant for overcoming both physical and mental challenges, fuels his connection with people and the natural world, making his life’s journey as remarkable as his words.

My New Journey of Self Growth

Why do this blog?

This blog and story is about my continued self-growth and learning, with Grace’s spirit still at the core me. … hence ThinkingofGrace.com.

It covers everything from the ongoing grief of losing Grace, transitioning to a new career as a blogger and author, my travels and adventures, my self-growth learnings and insights?

I hope it inspire others, in the face of adversity and challenging life events, to find new journeys. To find courage to transform their lives, live according to their core values, and realise their dreams.

Your Feedback Matters

I welcome your feedback and suggestions through the contact form on how to improve the site and its content. This website is a living story that evolves with my ongoing journey.

Additionally, I encourage contributions from others to enrich the site further.