🙋 How do we become caregivers? 👈
Hi ,
A few weeks ago we were talking about how we became caregivers on the Facebook page. I was surprised by how many professional caregivers said they didn't have a choice in the matter, it just happened. I was also surprised by how many parents and spouses said they chose to be caregivers when there was an unexpected healthcare emergency.
The biggest thing that stood out for me was how many of the people in our community have both provided paid care for work and unpaid care to a friend or family member.
So, how did you become a caregiver? Did you have a choice in the matter, or was it something you just had to do?
Hit 'reply' and I'll share your responses on the site over the next few weeks. If you'd like your response to be anonymous, just let me know.
Until next week,
Graduation Day
18 years after dropping out to become a caregiver to our mom and help raise me, my brother finally got to graduate from college.
Feylyn Lewis
How do you build inner strength?
How do long-term caregivers manage to roll with the punches, day after day?
Allison Powell
Sometimes things are shitty
Before my mom got sick, I viewed caregivers as angels. Now that I am one, I realize we're only human. We have bad days, too.
Melissa Bilchik