I think it is more effective to watch for good advice instead of asking for it. An Inc. article titled “25 Excellent Pieces of Advice That Most People Ignore” covers words of wisdom that often go in one ear and out the other. “It’s easy to find someone to…
I happened upon a meme of a cat lying flat on its belly, ears pulled back on alert, chin resting between two tense paws, and eyes wide with a look that could kill. The caption read, “I’m so calm, happy, and well-rested — said no caregiver ever!” My ability to…
My doctor called me following my recent MRI and delivered mostly good news: Everything looks stable, and my right ventricle is slightly less enlarged than it was during my last MRI in 2018. However, I came away from the call feeling panicked because of a comment she made…
Sixteen years ago, I was lying in a hospital bed, unsure just how much my life and my family’s lives were about to be turned upside down. As a nurse, I thought I could be “fixed” and sent home. That was far from my…
Advice is like a bag of Halloween candy. You take it home, dump it out on the table, and sort through it. One pile for the good stuff, another to cherry-pick, and one for what you know you will never eat. As a mom and caregiver, I’ve had my fill…
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