Post 8: The Joy in Caregiving: What This Journey Has Given Me
đź’«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 sacrifice—but for me, it’s also been a portal to deep joy, unexpected freedom, […]
Post 5: What I’ve Gained Through the Caregiving Journey
A Sacred Journey I never imagined that the caregiving journey would bring such deep fulfillment. Yes, it’s layered with grief, daily adjustments, and invisible labor—but this role has quietly opened a sacred space within me. It’s built my capacity to nurture—not just my mom, but also the younger parts of myself that still long for […]
Post 1: Still Grieving, Still Growing: A Reflection on Acceptance and Joy
It’s been nearly 20 years since my mom had her stroke, and I’ve come to realize something I wasn’t always able to say out loud: I’m 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 voice—sharing 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 place—a need to express the emotions I held inside for years. As a caregiver, I’ve carried silent grief, unexpected strength, and the slow unfolding of healing. This series is an invitation to journey with me through the […]
Reclaiming My Pace: Learning to Slow Down and Breathe
Recently, a friend came over and made a simple observation that landed deeply: they told me I scurry quickly through the house, moving in and out of rooms, always doing something—and then gently encouraged me to sit down and relax. At the time, my mom was in respite care, and I had the space to […]
The Beauty of Respite Care
Being a full-time caregiver can often feel overwhelming, especially without someone to step in and provide relief. Thankfully, respite care has been a lifesaver for me. This invaluable service allows my mother to stay in a nursing facility for a short period—typically at least five days—giving me the time and space I need to recharge […]