Musings

Grief after caregiving ends doesn’t follow a script, just like becoming a caregiver didn't come with one (RUDE.) It can feel shapeless—like a fog that refuses to lift. When you’ve spent months or years pouring your time, energy, and heart into caring for someone with...

Here’s a truth that doesn’t make it into most caregiving brochures. Here’s something we don’t talk about enough: Not every caregiving story is built on love. So much of the language out there assumes you’re caring for a loved one. That phrase is everywhere—in...

Grief after caregiving for someone with dementia isn’t simple. It doesn't wait until the obituary is written or the sympathy cards are mailed. It sneaks in early—maybe the day your loved one forgets your name. Or when they become someone you no longer recognize. If...

Let’s be real: families are messy. Especially when caregiving is involved. Maybe you’re supporting a parent with a dementia diagnosis. Maybe you're grieving a loss and now juggling everyone else’s opinions on how you should do it. Whether it’s micromanaging uncles or...

You may not have a paint-splattered apron or a shelf full of sketchbooks, but trust me—you’re already an artist. If you’ve ever had to find a new way to coax someone into eating dinner, turned a stressful bedtime into a soothing ritual, or danced around a meltdown...

Grief isn’t supposed to be this confusing. We expect it to come after a loss—after the goodbye, after the funeral, after the casseroles. But for dementia caregivers, grief doesn’t wait its turn. It shows up early. It lingers. It shapeshifts. And sometimes, it doesn’t...