I became my brother’s caregiver in 2021. We’re 3 years apart, so I guess you could say we’ve always bonded. Our parents are aging, and their mental health is declining, so I guess I always …
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I Have No Identity Outside of Being a Caregiver
Last month, a coworker of mine asked me what I did outside of work for fun or just in general. After I gave my answer, he asked me what I did that did not involve …
I Am Struggling Financially
I am struggling financially and I am hiding it from my friends and family. Shame or guilt, maybe? I am not sure. I just have not been able to ask for help. I knew taking …
The Life That Could Have Been
I regularly sit and fantasize about the life that could have been…meaning, what my life would have been like if I was not a caregiver. I mourn the life that could have been. Throughout the …
I Am Scared My Child Will Have A Disability
I just found out that I am pregnant, and I am feeling excited and terrified at the same time. My husband wants to tell his family, but I am not ready to have these conversations …
I Feel Unloved & Unappreciated
I live with my mom and my sister who has Down Syndrome. I do all the shopping and cooking, plus other chores around the house. Also, my own physical health is not the best. Despite …
Caring For My Child Consumes Me
I am an older parent to a son who has Down’s Syndrome. I feel like all of my time and attention are consumed by my son, leaving my daughter, my husband and not to mention …
I Get Tired of Advocating for My Child
There are moments when I run out of steam. Times when I am so fed up with people’s ignorance and the lack of resources for persons with Down Syndrome. There are times when I get …
3 Causes of Debt for Family Caregivers
D-E-B-T. An all too familiar thing for many family caregivers. The bills just keep piling up and despite your efforts to pay off what you owe, the debt just magically rebuilds and you have no …
The 70 10 10 10 Rule for Family Caregivers
A part of money management is knowing how to spend the money that you do have. So, after tracking your money and seeing where your money is going, what’s the ideal way in which you …