The Half-Dressed Mom and Love in the Details
I am a proper mom. Not fancy, not prim—practical. I am dressed for the time of day, always. That is…
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I’m Learning To Be Soft and Strong
During the weeks we cared for my grandmother in hospice, survival mode felt necessary. There were medications to track. Visitors…
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By Ashley Butler Sometimes I Miss being Taken Care of
This is something I don’t say out loud very often, mostly because it’s easy to misunderstand. I love being a…
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If I Am Your Nurse
If I’m your nurse, I will do my best to stand in the gap for you. While my hands are…
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What Your Caregiver Friend Needs You To Know
If you’re anything like me, you’re always trying to learn from your mistakes, which I suppose is a good thing.…
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By Lisa Ingrassia Mom Showed Me What It Means to Be a Caregiver
My mother is an extraordinary woman. She inspires me to be a better person. She has spent seven years selflessly…
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By Yvette Manes My Mom Passed away and I Don’t Know Who I Am Anymore
For the last sixteen months of her life, I was one of my mother’s primary caregivers, and now that she’s…
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Dear New Caregiver, Here’s What You Need to Know
Dear new caregiver, I never wanted to have to write something like this. For a long time, it never occurred…
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By Jess Ronne Did I Make Caring for You My Idol?
When my disabled son, Lucas, was an adorable little boy, I thought (and declared loudly!) that as long as I…
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By Susan Davidson Taking a Break Is Allowed
An order of chicken nuggets and a caramel cappuccino from a local drive-thru. That is what self-care looked like on…
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By Ashley Prinsen Our Nanny Is a Special Part of Our Family
The saying is “it takes a village,” and I didn’t know how true this would ring until I had children…
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I’m Not Sure Why God Chose Me To Be a Caregiver, But I Wouldn’t Change It For the World
I consider myself a “reluctant caregiver.” Let me explain. If I were God and I were looking for someone to…
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