I’ve come to recognize a particular sound. The sound of a walker as it thumps, drags, and scrapes across the floor. My husband, Mark, is now using a walker. I’m not sure if he is pushing the walker or the walker is pulling him. Whichever it is, I am grateful it is keeping my husband […]
Caregiving is a journey that demands an immense amount of endurance, both physically and emotionally. As caregivers, we are constantly called upon to provide support, compassion, and love to those in our care. Yet, it is also very important that we do not neglect our own emotional well-being. Endurance is not just about the ability to keep going; it is about the strength to maintain our own inner balance and resilience.
As caregivers, we’re wired to give of ourselves. We often fall into the belief that we must be selfless and self-sacrificing at all times. It’s a nice idea, but the reality is that without boundaries, we can give so much that there’s nothing left of ourselves. This is why saying “no” is a form of
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Getting through tough emotional situations can be challenging. There are days when you feel like you’ll never escape the emotional hurricane, and the overwhelm takes your breath away.
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Have you ever said to yourself, “if only?” It is a rare person who can say they have no regrets. Every choice we make requires us to leave other choices behind. No matter how good a decision is, there may be those moments when you wonder what it would have been like if you had
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