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.
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.Â
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.
Over coffee, we laugh, cry, and learn from each other. These women are strong, caring moms who know how to navigate the hard decisions for their loved ones, and they are generous in sharing that knowledge with others like them. Over the years in my caregiving journey, I became very weary. That is not news to anyone who has been or is a caregiver.
