I’ve been asked many times what it’s like to be a caregiver. People who have never experienced the role are curious about what it entails. How it feels to support a friend or loved one, or how it feels if you have made caregiving your career. The questions are always interesting to me, because there are many aspects of my identity that come into play.

What is grief? It is more complex of an experience than you might think. In fact, there are different types of grief.

Today, I want to share with you some prevention and coping strategies for caregiver burnout. These will be helpful whether you are currently trying to recover from burnout, or know that it’s something you want to get a handle on early. Prevention is so important, but if you’re in the Burnt Out Club - you’re not alone!

Caregiver burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion. It occurs when caregivers don’t receive support, or are responsible for more than they are physically or financially capable of doing on their own.