Carrying What Others Can't See
We explored the invisible weight caregivers carry—from being the target of a care recipient's frustration to feeling dismissed when others only see the good moments.
Opening Reflections
What stood out most wasn’t a new insight or strategy—it was the intimacy of the space we’ve created together. In a world that often rushes past nuance, this group continues to be a place where complex emotions can be shared and held with compassion. Your honesty, strength, and care for one another remain the heartbeat of OU2.
Topics Discussed
When Care Recipients Lash Out
You can love them and still say, 'this treatment is not acceptable.' That push-pull—the empathy and the hurt—is real.
4 min readThe 'Doing So Well' Disconnect
When others comment on how great our care recipient looks, it can feel invalidating to the caregiver working tirelessly behind the scenes.
3 min readThe Gift of Safe Space
The shared knowing between us is a form of relief in and of itself.
1 min readIn Closing
As always, thank you for your openness and support. We are sending light and love to each of you and look forward to seeing you again next week.
With care, Meg & Candice