Becoming a caregiver for a spouse will change your relationship with them. When I was a spousal caregiver for my husband during his battle with cancer, there were several weeks when he was physically in very bad shape. One day at work, a coworker, knowing my situation, commented that it must be tough on ourContinueContinue reading “From Partner to Caregiver: How to Preserve Your Relationship and Identity in the Midst of Change”
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Coping with Caregiving: How to Find Peace and Happiness on the Journey
It may seem impossible to find peace and happiness while caregiving. But I’m happy to tell you it’s not. Keep reading to learn strategies for coping with caregiving that provide immediate relief to the stress you may be experiencing. You’ll also learn how to cope as a caregiver using long-term solutions to experience more peaceContinueContinue reading “Coping with Caregiving: How to Find Peace and Happiness on the Journey”
Hey, Overwhelmed Caregiver: This One Is for You
If you’re an overwhelmed caregiver, this scenario will sound all too familiar: You walk in the door after grocery shopping and diligently wash your hands. You face a pile of dishes on the counter, the house needs to be picked up, there are bills to be paid, and the trash needs to be taken out.ContinueContinue reading “Hey, Overwhelmed Caregiver: This One Is for You”
Not Feeling Merry or Bright? Try These 7 Tips for Caregiving During the Holidays
The year my husband received his cancer diagnosis, the holidays felt almost overwhelming. Before that challenging time, our anticipation revolved around traditional family gatherings packed with delicious food, wine, and sweet treats—an occasion to relax and indulge. However, following his intense chemo sessions that left him feeling drained, the holidays lost their lighthearted allure. InsteadContinueContinue reading “Not Feeling Merry or Bright? Try These 7 Tips for Caregiving During the Holidays”
How to Overcome Anticipatory Anxiety for Spousal Caregivers
Caregiving is a journey filled with complex emotions and experiences, one of which is anticipatory anxiety. It can plague those who care for their spouses with serious illnesses, leaving them in a constant state of worry about the future and what it holds. It’s like bleeding before you’re cut–a fear of pain that hasn’t happenedContinueContinue reading “How to Overcome Anticipatory Anxiety for Spousal Caregivers”
From Overwhelm to Empowerment: 7 Strategies to Avoid Caregiver Exhaustion
Are you experiencing caregiver exhaustion? Embarking on the journey of being a caregiver for your spouse can often feel like a lonely path. It’s not uncommon for friends and family to struggle to comprehend the unique challenges you face. Adapting to the caregiver role demands a significant amount from you, and it can take aContinueContinue reading “From Overwhelm to Empowerment: 7 Strategies to Avoid Caregiver Exhaustion”
Experiencing Caregiver Fatigue? These 3 Things are Draining Your Energy
Do you feel good when you wake up most mornings? Do you have an abundance of energy that propels you to face the day ahead? If you’re caregiving for your spouse, my guess is your answer is “No.” You’re more likely experiencing caregiver fatigue, waking up feeling exhausted most mornings. How much energy you haveContinueContinue reading “Experiencing Caregiver Fatigue? These 3 Things are Draining Your Energy”
A Guide to Self-Care for the Caregiver When Your Partner Has a Serious Illness
It was summer, and we had recently found out my husband’s cancer had returned. We were back in the routine of constant doctor appointments, treatment decisions, and feeling fear and anxiety about what the future held. I was working full-time as I always had been, but the sleepless nights were beginning to wear on me.ContinueContinue reading “A Guide to Self-Care for the Caregiver When Your Partner Has a Serious Illness”
“My Husband Has Cancer, and I Want to Leave”
Fighting cancer can be such a long road. Being a caregiver for a spouse with cancer requires stamina we are rarely prepared for. There are so many ups and downs. One week your husband is doing fine and feeling better. The next week, something comes up, and you’re back in the hospital getting more testsContinueContinue reading ““My Husband Has Cancer, and I Want to Leave””
Getting To Know Your Anxiety When Your Partner Has Cancer
Do you experience health anxiety about cancer for your spouse? Do you have caregiver anxiety when it comes to managing your many responsibilities–none of which you were prepared for? Do you want to know how to relieve stress and anxiety quickly? You’re not alone, my friend. I’ve dealt with anxiety for most of my life.ContinueContinue reading “Getting To Know Your Anxiety When Your Partner Has Cancer”