Getting help: is it really possible? 😕
Hi ,
Getting help with caregiving has been on my mind a lot this week. And every week. It's a lot like the Loch Ness Monster...people keep saying it's out there, but not many of us have seen it in our own lives.
What's one time you actually got help? How did it happen? How did it work out?
What's one time you tried to get help and didn't get any?
Hit 'reply' to send me your answers and we'll share them on the site.
If you're in the US, you already know our healthcare system is about to see some big changes. You know what sort of help caregivers need -- we're encouraging you to reach out to your elected representatives and ask them to support caregivers.
Until next week,
PS. Are you caring for a disabled child or sibling? We want to feature your voice! How can you submit a post? Just hit 'reply' and send it my way.
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