Caregiver Self-Care is NOT an Oxymoron
Don’t let anyone convince you that the term "caregiver self-care" is an oxymoron. Without it we put our physical and mental health at risk.
Caregiving Posts
If You Ever Need to Talk: Finding Comfort and Empathy
Parents of chronically ill kids are the best people. They’re the best at encouraging without offering advice, at listening without trying to one-up with their own story. And they’re the best at offering empathy that comes from having walked a similar road. I could learn from these parents.
Watching Long Distance • A Difficult Choice (Part 2)
Watching long-distance, we must regularly, intentionally and actively confront ourselves with their suffering, choosing to see their pain.
Long-Distance Watching • Different but Possible (Part 1)
Long-distance watching changes the paradigm — we cannot physically help our loved one anymore. Yet we can still be a blessing.
