Quiet Weeks and What Not to Say
This week was our first true 'off-week,' with everyone admitting to feeling a bit blah. Just as caregiving brings peak moments, it also includes stretches of calm and stillness.
Opening Reflections
This week was our first true “off-week,” with just four attendees and a short half-hour of conversation. Everyone admitted to feeling a bit blah. And that’s okay.
Topics Discussed
Quiet Weeks
Just as caregiving brings peak moments, it also includes stretches of calm and stillness—the quieter weeks feel unfamiliar, but just as important.
1 min readGrief After Caregiving Ends
A former member shared her experience moving from shock into surrealism—a reminder that the journey continues even after active caregiving ends.
1 min readThings Not to Say to a Caregiver
Even well-intentioned comments can land in ways that feel dismissive. What caregivers often need most is presence, empathy, and listening.
1 min readIn Closing
Whether the week brings deep discussions or a softer half-hour together, each meeting is a thread in the fabric of this group. Thank you for continuing to show up, in every mood and every season—whether in person to the meetings, by reading the recaps, or simply in spirit.
With care, Meg & Candice