Welcome to a site dedicated to caregivers
Are you a parent of a child with special needs? Do you care for a sick partner or an aging parent?
We as caregivers play such an important role as advocates for our loved ones that we must not lose ourselves in the process. Give yourself permission to take care of yourself first - exercise, meet friends, hire a respite worker, go on a date night, ask for help. You can even be bolder - you can choose to be happy every day....even on the bad days.
Blog posts
Divide & Conquer
And when it comes to vacations, Mike and I take separate vacations so that we can get away and rest. While this isn’t ideal, we do recognize the need for a break. And, instead of complaining about our situation, we’ve found a solution that works for us.
The Advocacy Role
As a caregiver, I am my daughter’s voice at therapy sessions, medical appointments and everyday-situations. While it’s something I do without thinking, it can be very draining.
The Dance
Some days I want to be Nicole and a Mom. I don’t always feel like being a caregiver. I simply want to be Summer’s Mom, and thus the dance begins.