Funny the connections we develop as caregivers. The funny weird part is we may not discover these changes until long after events have passed. At least I didn’t.
Strength and the Caregiver
Caregivers are the greatest! We perform under challenging circumstances and learn to excel at advocating for our loved ones. Taking care of ourselves however, the results are a little more mixed. Many years ago, I worked in what was then called "Social Services". The industry has undergone a number of brand re-images since then but …
If I Had It To Do Over Again
Do-overs. That childhood name for all of those things or situations we really wished had turned out differently. Somehow we never entirely give up on the concept, even though we intellectually come to understand other realities as we grow into adulthood. With the passing of family to whom I had been a caregiver, I find …
Lessons Learned: The Transformative Power of Caregiving
Stepping into the role of caregiver changes you. Who you are remains but it is refined and amplified in ways that tie you ever closer to people and Life around. You grow as a human being. During a grieving period, I spent time reflecting on the events that had brought me to that place. To …
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