In this episode of the I Saved You. Now, Do the Dishes podcast, I share my thoughts around a recent AARP article about what to know before becoming a caregiver to your spouse—and why it left me feeling disappointed. While the article offers practical insights, I thought it was insensitive and degrading toward caregivers. The raw, human reality of what it means to stand by your partner through illness is shared by every generation today. And even though there are more Baby Boomer caregivers, I'm offering insight as a Generation Xer.
I share my own experiences of caregiving, highlighting the deeply personal and often painful conversations my husband and I had to have before he began treatment. From confronting difficult truths to learning how to live in the moment, this episode offers an honest glimpse into the emotional resilience and connection it takes to navigate a life-changing diagnosis together.
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I Saved You. Now, Do the Dishes
I Saved You. Now, Do the Dishes is about family caregiving, advocacy, burnout recovery, and marriage. In addition to sharing her personal story of caregiving and advocacy for her husband through his cancer journey, she talks with experts in the healthcare industry, as well as therapists, to help listeners bring harmony back into their lives during and after a traumatic health diagnosis. Each episode is filled with stories and tips for family caregivers and advocates. And, if you're a family caregiver married to your patient, you'll walk away with a few marriage tips too!
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