As a caregiver, I can recall some moments when the kindest thing I could have done felt brutal. Sometimes, when I reflect on the…
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Remission does not equal a cure. That can be a tough concept for people who don’t live with cancer. They see you go through…
There’s a nylon duffel bag that remains by my front door — but it isn’t for the gym, grocery shopping, or anything like that. The…
Is this morbid? I have a new habit after my multiple myeloma diagnosis. When I see a headline that says someone famous has cancer,…
We are told different stories about what is involved in caregiving and who a caregiver is supposed to be. These tales are usually pristine and…
I’ve recently discovered that being a caregiver has much in common with mathematics. I’m not referring to the difficulties and complexities of that subject, but…
The entrance to my local supermarket becomes a danger zone at this time of year. The danger is deceptive: girls dressed in brown and green,…
If you are not a caregiver, you could easily mistake a sickroom for just a room. But a sickroom isn’t an ordinary room; it is…
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with a stem cell transplant. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor…
Becoming a caregiver to my mum felt like falling into a sea of uncertainty. To survive in this unpredictable environment, one needs an anchor. The…
