Rock Steady
A couple of years ago, a friend asked me to speak to a group of caregivers at her fitness center. They all had something in common: Their loved ones had…
Discovering Grace after a Broken Promise
Guest post by Sherri Mercer When Dad was diagnosed with cancer, the fine print of his insurance policy turned my world upside down. In-home care was not covered. My parents…
Ditch the Quarantine
So often we caregivers remain isolated in our own little caregiving world. When we do that, we not only cheat ourselves out of much-needed time away but also out of…
My Beautiful Ashes
Guest post by Felecia Marshall On March 14, 2017, I received a call that shattered my entire world. My daughter, Alexia—Lexi—had been murdered, gunned down during a drive-by shooting. One…
The Many Faces of Dementia
A close relative can’t remember what I just told her and has trouble finishing a sentence. A dear friend asks how my day was three times in five minutes even…
Play It Again
Guest post by Rhonda Dragomir “Please play it again.” My mother’s long battle with pulmonary fibrosis caused her life to simmer like broth on a stove burner. Her essence distilled…