The deep, undeniable anger I was struggling with came out of nowhere, and I couldn’t understand why it was surging through me now.
Bobbi Carducci
Bobbi Carducci was an in-home caregiver for her mentally and physically ill father-in-law, Rodger, for seven years. Her blog, The Imperfect Caregiver, is written for women and men caring for loved ones in their home. She hopes the honest depiction of her experiences will be of comfort to caregivers now coping with the challenges she faced and that it will bring them a sense of peace knowing they are not alone when experiencing the doubt, frustration, and guilt that come with doing the most difficult job you will ever love.
Bobbi is a writer by profession, her book Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver is due to be released by Open Books Press on July 26, 2014. Bobbi was the luncheon keynote speaker at the 26th Annual Pennwriters Conference in May 2013 where she also taught an intensive workshop on writing creative nonfiction.
Pushing aside reality to explore a world of possibility
Rambling on incoherently at times, speaking clearly at others, she took me on an unforgettable adventure of fantasy and memory.
A Caregiver’s Easter Story: Creating Memories When A Loved One is Fading Away
Whatever happened in the future, no matter how hard things got, we’d always have this moment with him.
Channeling Martha Stewart: Getting Crafty with Caregiving
Now that he’s gone that rug is a warm reminder of the many quiet hours I spent with him, weaving strands of yarn to make a vibrant pattern representing innocence and beauty.
Are You Sure You Want to Do That? The Decision to Become a Caregiver
When I first told people that my ill father-in-law was coming to live with us the most frequent comment was, “Are you sure you want to do that?” Would I do it again? You bet I would.
Coping with caregiver guilt– before it crushes you
They were all getting good care. The problem was not with them, it was with us. The caregivers. The ones who try to do it all and can’t.
50 Shades of Caregiving
Colorful is not the way one would typically describe the life of a caregiver but once my father-in-law came to live with us my days began to revolve around the colors of his life.