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Love Letter to a Grieving Mother
I see you, sweetheart. Dealing with the shame of being the mother who didn’t notice your daughter’s body being seized by cancer. Society...
Stacey Smith
Apr 152 min read
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The Night I Shattered: A Perfectionist's First Lesson in Caregiving
Dear Shattered One, Whether it’s a diagnosis, a crisis, or an overwhelming life change, know that your trembling hands, racing thoughts,...
Stacey Smith
Feb 246 min read
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Living the Chase Scene: Notes on Faith for Parenting Through Crisis.
Dear Frazzled Parent, I know you didn't ask for this journey. I know your hands tremble when you sign consent forms. I know your breath...
Stacey Smith
May 195 min read
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The Person Behind the Caregiver: Identity Shifts
Have you ever struggled to find yourself outside of caregiving? Me too. I thought the birth of my daughter would enhance my identity....
Stacey Smith
May 36 min read
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The Loneliest Room: Navigating Isolation During Intense Caregiving
For every caregiver who has felt alone in a crowded hospital, who has struggled to translate their experience to well-meaning friends,...
Stacey Smith
Feb 265 min read
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