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About chatforcaregivers

Anita Henson aka Winnie. I am a member of a group of caregivers. A retired teacher, and caregiver for my loving parents, wife, and mother. Married to Greg "Tex" Henson. Admin for Chatforcaregivers.com

Having Your Cake and Eat it to

What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable? Prompt Classic impossible wish! Unpacking “having it all” as a caregiver — especially when respite feels elusive — means digging into the emotional tangle, the practical barriers, and the … Continue reading

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Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend is here. Thanksgiving doesn’t take holidays. If you’re stuck at home feeling isolated and missing out on the cookout, swing by Caregiver chats. You are not alone.

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Self Care is Not Selfish for a Caregiver

Self-care when you’re frustrated and exhausted as a caregiver is not selfish — it’s survival. Those moments when everything piles up — hunting for the lost remote for the 50th time, rushing to pick someone up, feeding the dogs while … Continue reading

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