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 […]