“Resilience is accepting your new reality, even if it’s less good than the one you had before.” – Elizabeth Edwards When I was in the blur of stress while being caregiver for my husband, raising our kids, and working full-time from home, I heard something on a podcast that shifted my perspective just enough to […]

Boundaries make it possible to take a moment to recharge while caregiving.

Sometimes, answers are evasive or just don’t exist. It can feel like torture not knowing what’s coming.  You watch carefully for changes in your loved one’s health. A new symptom may chip away at hope and add to the complicated soup of ways to provide comfort and support. It can be a bumpy road of […]

Being a caregiver is one of the most selfless and challenging roles a person can take on. Whether you’re caring for an aging parent, a loved one with a chronic illness, or a child with special needs, the responsibility is profound. And yet, amidst the care you give, it’s easy to lose sight of one […]

Waking as the sun rose, I turned over and saw that my husband still slept. I felt an appreciation that he was still with me, shadowed by the deep ache of knowing that our days together would end soon. I touched his shoulder lightly and listened to his breath, taking in the moment and remembering […]

I am going to guess that you found me because someone you love is ill and you are figuring out how to support them and stay afloat, all at once. Caregiving is no small feat and the emotions that bubble up, barge in, and sometimes, sit heavy on your heart can be a big wild […]