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  • Caregiver Timothy and her mom Barbara

    When Care Comes Full Circle: Tamika and Barbara’s Caregiving Story

    We extend our heartfelt thanks to Tamika and Barbara for welcoming us into their home and being willing to share their experiences. We hope that by sharing their journey, others who find themselves in similar situations can find inspiration, support, and encouragement to build their own networks of care and connection.   Family caregiving…

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  • Finding Strength in Self-Care: A Letter to the Sandwich Generation

    The phrase, “Sandwich Generation” refers to adults who are simultaneously responsible for caring for their own children and their aging parents. As a former caregiver, this phrase described me best.  I became a caregiver at 16 years old for my mother after her stroke and continued in that role for most of my…

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  • To the Caregiver Who Feels Invisible: You’re Not Alone

    Hello, fellow caregivers: We have not met, but I am sure I know a few things about you. For example, there are mornings when you open your eyes and your first thought is that you cannot carry on with your routine for one more day. When will your needs come first? You envy friends who can…

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  • A Thank You Letter to My Mom, Caregiver, and Advocate

    Dear Mom, Do you remember when I was a child and I said I wanted to live with you forever? You swore I’d change my mind; you said I’d grow up and want to be with my friends. I thought you were crazy! Where would I ever have more fun than the two…

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  • Photo of a filmmaker standing with his father at the Independent Film Festival Boston, smiling together in front of a step-and-repeat banner. The image accompanies a story titled “What I Learned From Caring for My Dad.”

    What I Learned From Caring For My Dad

    My caregiving journey began when I was 27. I had just left my career as a teacher to pursue filmmaking. I packed up my things, moved to Boston, and was ready to chase my dream. But just one month later, everything changed. The Call That Began My Caregiving Journey I got a call…

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  • Linda gently holds her mother’s hand outdoors, both smiling warmly at each other. The moment reflects love, connection, and caregiving across generations.

    Life After Caregiving: What No One Told Me

    I expected to feel loss. I was not prepared for the persistent ache and anguish of absence. In the early stages of my grief, there would be no reconciling the lack of her presence. Everything about her was unforgettable: that angelic face; the sparkle in her eyes; her infectious smile and soft, warm,…

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  • Yesenia and her daughter Miki share a family moment. Yesnia is Miki's caregiver.

    Against All Odds: Yesenia and Miki’s Caregiving Story

    We extend our heartfelt thanks to Yesenia and Miki for welcoming us into their home and being willing to share their experiences. We hope that by sharing their journey, others who find themselves in similar situations can find inspiration, support, and encouragement to build their own networks of care and connection.   When you…

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  • Timothy and Linda's story about friendship and caregiving.

    Caring Through Friendship: Timothy and Linda’s Caregiving Story

    We extend our heartfelt thanks to Timothy and Linda for welcoming us into their home and being willing to share their experiences. We hope that by sharing their journey, others who find themselves in similar situations can find inspiration, support, and encouragement to build their own networks of care and connection. For many…

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