Author: Caregiver in the Raw

The Calendar Year is Starting to Shift Back

Jan 3, 2026 | Caregiving Journey

It’s 2026 now. When my mom died, my emotional and mental calendar was marked by her...

I Miss My Mom

Aug 10, 2025 | Caregiving Journey

I was in another state this past week, one in which we used to live when I was young. I drove by...

It’s Her Birthday Today

Jul 30, 2025 | Caregiving Journey

Today would be my mom’s birthday. Miss you mom. Wish I could celebrate with you. One day...

I’ve Changed – Friendships after Caregiving

Jul 19, 2025 | Caregiving Journey

Having spent 10 years in intensive caregiver mode, I’ve now come back into the world. One...

Grief Guilt

Jul 6, 2025 | Caregiving Journey

Talking with other caregivers has let me know that grief guilt is real. What is grief guilt? It...

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YES - The book below is the one I wrote. It's a "just the facts you need to know." No stories, charts, or antyhing. I wrote it because as a caregiver, I was too tired to wade through heavy science and theory that other books offered. I just wanted the essentials in short chapters. It's the book I would have wanted. If that's what you need also, then here it is:

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In order to be able to display images I have needed to become an Amazon Affiliate. What this means is that when you purchase through this site, I receive a small commission. 100% of anything I will give to my loved one. I want her to get back what was taken from her through illness.