How did you become the caregiver for your loved one?
I had a disabled child, with Cerebral Palsy, at the age of 15.
Chemekki McConnell
Has your relationship changed with the loved one that you are caring for? If so how?
No, never
What is the hardest thing about being a caregiver and the most rewarding thing?
By taking care of someone that was abused and not care for the right way. The reward is helping them to get better feel better, and showing them that their are still good people out here that cares about their well-being. And seeing their smile again.
What advice would you give to other caregivers?
Treat people on how you want to be treated. By me having a disabled child I tell myself, as long as I do right by the patients God place in front of me, that my son will always have someone that love what they do, and care for him right
In ten words or less, what has caregiving taught you?
One day, someone will have to take care of me.
Describe a situation where being a Fearless Caregiver helped you succeed?
Having a disabled child at a young age. And overcoming every challenge and situation that came our way. Raising him was so rewarding. Because even though I birth he raised me. I was 15 years old.I didn't know anything and my son made me the woman I'm now
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