Celebrate the Heck Out of Today

Kris Carter

Published on: 30/06/2026

This weekend I met two extraordinary women — one training to run despite leukemia, one throwing elaborate birthdays for her medically fragile son. They taught me what caregivers already know: tomorrow is a gift, not a guarantee.

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Caregiver Burnout Is Real: Signs You Need Help

Kris Carter

Published on: 19/05/2026

"I'm fine." Most caregivers don't recognize burnout in themselves — they just keep going. After a lifetime in caregiving families and decades in healthcare, here are the quiet warning signs to watch for, and why asking for help is strength.

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