Tag: advocacy

Can A New Normal After Illness Still Be A Good Life?

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If I let myself, I could spiral to places no one should ever have to go. The truth is, being a caregiver is just too unpredictable for my tiny lizard brain. And if I’m not actively managing my intrusive thoughts with ‘healthy’ coping mechanisms – therapy, writing, sharing with people who love me/us, and accepting […]

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Caregiver Emotional Labor: Work Nobody Sees

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Being a caregiver isn’t all glitz and glamor, y’all. Sometimes, it’s hard work! And yes – the more obvious “work” is the physical labor associated with taking care of another human. Something less obvious is the emotional labor we’re dealing with too. Who would have thought that thinking so hard could be so traumatic. So, […]

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Who He Was, Before

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If you met us today, you might not know that my husband has a Masters Degree in Trombone Performance. If you met us today, you might not know that my husband lived and worked as a music teacher and band director in Michigan. If you met us today, you might not know that my husband […]

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5 Tips to Successfully Advocate for Your Person as a Caregiver

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To say that I have an assertive personality is an understatement. I don’t believe in destiny, but it’s almost as if someone up there knew that I’d need to have a loud voice and the gumption to survive caregiving. There have been many moments where these personality traits have served me – but mostly my […]

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