Caregiving has a way of pulling us out of ourselves in an instant. A comment, a tone of voice, a repeated demand, a familiar frustration—and suddenly we are no longer responding from the part of us that feels grounded or kind. We are reacting, often before we even realize it.
When You’re About to Lose Your Balance Read More »
As a new year begins, many people caring for someone they love are not wishing for more time, more energy, or better organization. They are wishing for connection.
When Connection is What We’re Really Looking For Read More »
The holidays can bring a swirl of emotions — joy, tenderness, memory, gratitude, and sometimes deep fatigue or loneliness. For many of us, this season carries both warmth and weight. Especially for those who have cared deeply, lost deeply, or lived through difficult transitions, December can stir an ache between what once was and what now is.
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November invites a turning inward. The days grow shorter, and nature begins its quiet retreat beneath the surface. I see it every morning when I walk my dog Chloe – trees are shedding, and the morning light is more subdued now. For caregivers—and for all of us navigating life’s many seasons—this time of year can stir a profound mix of emotions.
Gratitude and Grief: The Inner Harvest Read More »
Last night I slept poorly—the kind of restless night that leaves you groggy and unsteady in the morning. But as I sat with my journal today, I noticed something surprising: I felt good. Not because I was rested, but because I felt the challenge. Could I make it a productive day anyway?
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