By: Carolann Reflections on My Journey: In this journey, if we don’t get the outcome we desperately want, it’s natural to have regrets. By regrets, I mean the things I wish I had done differently or known earlier. I did my best with the knowledge I had, and I try to...

By: Carolann Introduction: In this post, we explore the complex issues in caregiving and the healthcare system. It’s a heartfelt look at the struggles faced by both healthcare workers dealing with system problems and caregivers supporting their loved ones. While we...

By: Carolann Introduction: Figuring out when a loved one is in crisis and whether they are competent to make medical decisions is a tough part of caregiving. Caregivers often face complex situations, trying to tell if someone is just being defiant or genuinely can't...

By: Carolann Introduction: Taking care of a loved one who struggles with substance use disorder (SUD) can be very hard and emotionally draining. It takes a lot of strength, patience, and the ability to handle a difficult healthcare system. Besides dealing with the...

By: Carolann Introduction In this episode, we turn our attention to common myths and misconceptions about mental health and substance use disorder treatment. These misconceptions shape policies and treatment methods, adding to the stigma and discrimination in...

By: Carolann Introduction: In our journey to understand the complexities of caregiving for those with mental illness, we will explore the personal impact of stigma. As caregivers, we often find ourselves balancing love, duty, and societal judgment. This post examines...

By:  Carolanne Introduction: My name is Carolann, and I lost my beloved partner in December of 2023 to complications from mental illness and alcohol use disorder. This is the story of our journey. I have used my real name, but I am choosing a pseudonym to conceal my...