by Jean Wolfe Powers | Jan 12, 2024 | caregiving, codependency, grief, healing, trauma
New Years magic is the best, it can give you a fresh start…
by Jean Wolfe Powers | Jan 11, 2024 | caregiving, codependency, grief, healing, trauma
When you over think your New Years resolutions, nothing good...
by Jean Wolfe Powers | Aug 20, 2022 | caregiving, codependency, grief, healing, trauma
When you look at your loved one and wish that you could share – and sometimes take away – the intense pain that they’re feeling, you have officially arrived at the title of caregiver. The good news is that in order to receive this title, you have to know...
by Jean Wolfe Powers | Mar 25, 2021 | caregiving
For the caregiver who’s patient is themselves. When you are facing an illness that would over power an elephant, the first thing one does is lean into their spouse and family. If you are misfortunate enough to be alone — I don’t mean unloved… I...
by Jean Wolfe Powers | Mar 9, 2021 | caregiving
Friends help friends grieve. “I am sorry for your loss” has great meaning when you want to comfort but don’t want to get to involved. It is a lovely sentiment. But when your dearest friend, or cousin, or sister has a loss that requires you to be...
by Jean Wolfe Powers | Feb 9, 2021 | caregiving
How do you start a complicated conversation with your spouse when you both are not ready to have it? Cancer leaves your immune system so vulnerable that emergencies happen when you’re not looking. Here are three ways to approach a conversation worth having: 1....