When did you start supporting someone? 👶 👦 👵
Hi ,
Most people expect caregivers to be elderly white women, yet so many of the caregivers I meet don't fit the stereotype. I asked our Facebook community and just about everyone became a caregiver long before they qualified for AARP.
How old were you when you became a caregiver? Do you feel left out of the conversation when people talk about caregivers?
Irene shared her feelings about caring for her husband -- something she never expected to need to do at 24.
Hit 'reply' and I'll share your responses on the site over the next few weeks. I generally share these posts on Sundays, if you're keeping track. If you'd like your response to be anonymous, just let me know.
Until next week,
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