Post 8: The Joy in Caregiving: What This Journey Has Given Me
š«Finding Joy in Caregiving This is the final post in my 8-week blog series Still Grieving, Still Growing, and I want to close with something that has surprised me the most on this journey: joy in caregiving. Caregiving is often framed as sacrificeābut for me, itās also been a portal to deep joy, unexpected freedom, […]
Post 7: Caregiver Advice from the Heart: What I Want Other Caregivers to Know
Honest Caregiver Advice from Someone Living It If I could sit with another caregiver right now, hereās the caregiver advice Iād share straight from the heart: You are not alone. And everything youāre feeling is valid. When I first became a caregiver, no one really explained the emotional weight of it all. The daily choices. […]
Post 6: Self-Care for Caregivers: How I Nurture Myself While Supporting My Mom
Why Self-Care for Caregivers Matters Caregiving is sacred workābut without self-care, it can become all-consuming. Over time, Iāve learned that self-care for caregivers isnāt a luxuryāitās essential. To care for my mom with presence and love, I must tend to myself with the same devotion. Caring for My Body, Mind, and Spirit These days, I […]
Post 5: What Iāve Gained Through the Caregiving Journey
A Sacred Journey I never imagined that the caregiving journey would bring such deep fulfillment. Yes, itās layered with grief, daily adjustments, and invisible laborābut this role has quietly opened a sacred space within me. Itās built my capacity to nurtureānot just my mom, but also the younger parts of myself that still long for […]
Post 4: Caregiving and Inner Child Healing
Awakening the Inner Child Through Caregiving As a child, I craved affectionāsomething my inner child still remembers deeply. I longed for hugs, kisses, and to hear āI love youā spoken out loud. My mom had a big heart, but she wasnāt the physically nurturing type. Her love came through hard work, tough wisdom, and caring […]
Post 3: Caregiving as a Sacred Path
š§š¾āāļø A Sacred Invitation Caregiving wasnāt something I planned ā it unfolded slowly and then all at once. What started as responsibility has become a sacred path. A spiritual practice. A mirror. A teacher. Caregiving has deepened my connection to love, resilience, boundaries, and presence. In this season of life, itās no longer just something […]
Post 2: The Mother I Still Long for: A Journey Through Caregiving, Grief, and Quiet Love
Before her stroke, my mom was a force. She raised three girls on her own, powered by street smarts, common sense, and an unshakable work ethic. She wasnāt overly affectionate, but her heart was big. Always taking people in. Always helping when she could. Always showing up, not with fanfare but with quiet, powerful presence. […]
Post 1: Still Grieving, Still Growing: A Reflection on Acceptance and Joy
Itās been nearly 20 years since my mom had her stroke, and Iāve come to realize something I wasnāt always able to say out loud: Iām still grieving. Not just the event, but the life I imagined for both of us. This blog series is my way of giving those emotions a voiceāsharing the parts […]
Caregiving, Grief, and Healing: An 8-Week Reflection Series
Welcome to Caregiving, Grief, and Healing: An 8-Week Reflection Series. This space was born from a deeply personal placeāa need to express the emotions I held inside for years. As a caregiver, Iāve carried silent grief, unexpected strength, and the slow unfolding of healing. This series is an invitation to journey with me through the […]
Caregiver Burnout and the Beauty of Unexpected Moments
When the transportation was canceled, it actually didnāt come as a surpriseāit was like I knew it was going to happen. My first initial feeling was disappointment. As someone who juggles a lot, Iāve come to recognize the signs of caregiver burnoutāwhen even a small change in plans feels like a heavy blow. I hadnāt […]