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Michael Tobin

Michael Tobin, 79, is a psychologist and writer living in Israel. His article about his wife’s battle with Alzheimer's won our senior essay contest in 2023.

Ancient Wisdom: When Darkness Comes, Don’t Flinch

My wife no longer knows my name, but when she looks at me, I want to believe her gaze says, ‘I see you,’ as if something inside her still remembers.

July 20, 2025

The Winner of Our Senior Essay Contest: A Love Song for Deborah

After my wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, I nearly gave in to despair. Until I found the one thing that awakened her.

December 27, 2023

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