Somebody’s Everything: A Caregiver’s Journey

It is a gift to be somebody’s something. It is exhausting to be somebody’s everything.

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  • Help me to be a good little girl…

    Throughout my childhood, each night before I went to sleep, my mother sat by my bed while I said my prayers. In addition to the traditional  “now I lay me down to sleep” part (including the nightmare-inducing if I should… Continue reading

  • Preface

    Before I dive into the meat of this blog and what is happening now in my caregiving,  it’s important for me to lead with a preface. I will be sharing my experience of caring for my partner Tony, who has… Continue reading

  • Because the Night…

    19 February 2026: Outside at 3 o’clock in the morning, it was deathly quiet. There was no sound: no breeze rustling the tree branches, no cars going past in the distance, no dogs barking. The air was moist and thick… Continue reading