The Sacred, Unseen Work of Caregiving: You Are Not Alone In the quiet hours before dawn, while the world sleeps, you’re already awake. Perhaps it’s the sound of restless movement from the next room, or maybe it’s simply the weight of responsibility that has trained your body to rise before the sun. As a caregiver, […]

The doctor’s words were devastating. He kept a neutral expression as he explained to my husband, “Your mother has had a major bleed in her left frontal lobe.” My beloved mother-in-law was incapacitated, and we had to figure out the best way to help her. The doctor continued to explain her treatment options: she could […]

The classroom was in absolute chaos. The rowdy group of 3-year-olds bounced around the room like pieces in a pinball game. I took a deep breath and announced, “Okay class, let’s return to our seats on the rug.” One of the eight children glanced my way, but the other seven didn’t even break stride. “Turn […]