After caregiving for and losing her 18-year-old son, Robert, with profound medical needs, Juli Henderson found hope by embracing her journey through the power of voice.
If you are a caregiver, parent, or know and love someone with a disability, I hope you find inspiration, hope, understanding, and community on my blog.
I feel the weight of your desire to just enjoy a gentler holiday.
You may need space to find your joy in uncrowded rooms. Taking a break for yourself may seem like an indulgence but remember the season for joy is not just for the strong and healthy. The story of love comes to all of us whether we are stable, weary or spent. I want you to know that care for yourself this Christmas.
Robert was gone, and what I was feeling as a survivor after his death was a deep-down belief that I didn’t deserve to ever be truly happy again. In my heart, I silently rehearsed these thoughts and had accepted them without recognition.
November is already here, and once again I want to bring attention to the over 63 million unpaid Americans who provide care for their loved ones with disabilities, special needs, and aging-related challenges. Yes, if you haven’t already grasped that statistic, hold onto your hat and let’s digest it together.
