by External Article | Jul 17, 2018 | Care Work Library, Caring for a Sibling, Generation X, Long Term Caregiving |
People who have loved ones with addiction are often told that they need to stick by them no matter what. I felt guilty and heartless for admitting I needed a break. Now, years later, I know there is no quick fix for addiction. And while my brother has sought...
by External Article | May 3, 2018 | Care Work Library, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Finding Meaning, Generation X, Grief, Short Term Caregiving |
Jon had been sober for eight years when we met him. When, in October of 2017, we learned he was relapsing on heroin it was devastating. For months he struggled to regain his sobriety. On February 9th Jon went missing. Alex and I were terrified. We called hospitals and...
by External Article | Mar 23, 2017 | Care Work Library, Caring for a Sibling, Grief, Millennial Generation, Occasional Caregiving |
When someone who needs help doesn’t accept it, you become infuriated, and then you become resigned. But when the consequences of their trespasses become your consequences and they just lie, ruin and avoid in the face of what has become your sacrifice, then hatred...
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