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Recognizing Burnout Before it Breaks You
“Burnout doesn’t arrive with a bang—it creeps in quietly, stealing your energy piece by piece.”
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Caring for Yourself While Caring for Another
Too often, I hear from readers who have put their own care on hold while caring for a loved one. It's one of the most common — and most dangerous — patterns I've seen in nearly three decades of this work.
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What Your Loved One Wishes You Knew
Two years ago this week we lost our brother Gary — our founder, my partner, and the man who built this community from the ground up because he believed caregivers deserved a voice.
From the Editor's Pen
Recognizing Burnout Before it Breaks You
“Burnout doesn’t arrive with a bang—it creeps in quietly, stealing your energy piece by piece.”
Caring for Yourself While Caring for Another
Too often, I hear from readers who have put their own care on hold while caring for a loved one. It's one of the most common — and most dangerous — patterns I've seen in nearly three decades of this work.
What Your Loved One Wishes You Knew
Two years ago this week we lost our brother Gary — our founder, my partner, and the man who built this community from the ground up because he believed caregivers deserved a voice.
Preparing for Crisis: How to Handle Emergencies
Emergencies rarely arrive with warning. One moment your loved one is stable, and the next, a fall, sudden fever, confusion, or breathing difficulty forces you into rapid decision-making.
Set Boundaries Without Shame
At our early Fearless Caregiver Conferences, over 30 years ago, few caregivers would openly share their struggles with conflict and emotional exhaustion.
Outside of caregiving… who are you?
A two-minute daily practice to reconnect with the person behind the caregiving role. After talking with thousands of caregivers at our Fearless Caregiver Conferences, I’ve noticed a quiet pattern.
The Sibling Question
If there is one conversation I hear more than any other at our Fearless Caregiver Conferences — in the hallways, over lunch, in the quiet moments when someone pulls me aside — it is this one, “I’m doing everything. And my siblings are doing nothing.”
Who Belongs on Your Care Team?
Last time, we talked about the myth of the solo caregiver — and why no one was ever meant to do this alone. Today I want to get specific...
You Can't Do This Alone
There's a belief I encounter constantly — at our Fearless Caregiver Conferences, in mediation sessions, in the quiet conversations after a presentation when someone finally says the thing they couldn't say in front of a room full of people.
Sneaky Can be Supportive— Preparing for Medical Appointments
Doctor visits are a central part of caregiving, but they often come with pressure, emotion, and a race against the clock. Appointments are typically short—sometimes as little as 10–15 minutes—and caregivers must make every moment count.