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    Supporting Your Care Partner Through Tragedy

    One thing is for sure in life: Hard things happen. When they happen to our parents or care partners it can be difficult to know how to best support them.

    · 5 min read

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    I Can Buy Green Bananas

    I received the gift of renewed connection with my dad about six years ago. My dad had wrenched his shoulder when he fell out of the attic. Don’t ask. The doctor sent him to physical therapy first, but surgery was ultimately required to repair it.

    · 6 min read

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    Your Parents’ Health Data Is Out There – Here’s What You Need to Know

    The healthcare system was not built for daughters. It was built for the patient, but you’re the one carrying the binder into the ER, spending afternoons on hold, and logging into portals as your parent because there’s no other way.

    · 6 min read

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    Daughterhood 10th Anniversary Letter

    Ten years ago, I wrote 'Daughterhood makes motherhood look like a walk in the park.' Here's how a blog became a community — and what we've learned.

    · 3 min read

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    Daughterhood – Embracing the Future Together

    Daughterhood is now officially a nonprofit. Our mission: foster community so no family caregiver feels alone. Here's where we're going and how to join us.

    · 4 min read

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    It’s Not Your Fault

    When the healthcare system fails your family, it's not because you didn't try hard enough. Sometimes there's no solution — and you're not to blame.

    · 6 min read

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    3 Strategies to Overcome the Most Stressful Part of Daughterhood

    All the responsibility, none of the control — that's the caregiver's dilemma. Here are three mindset shifts to reduce stress when your parent won't listen.

    · 6 min read

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    Caregiving During the Holidays is Not a Hallmark Movie

    There's no heartwarming movie about caregiving through the holidays. If you feel alone watching happy families, know this: you will get through it.

    · 3 min read