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Siobhan Calthrop's avatar

Oh my, you've written about the very topic I've been considering writing about for my next post! What is a caregiver? And how I sometimes feel an imposter compared to those doing hands on personal care, and yet.....i have a myriad responsibilities that would be considered care. I'll tag you in on that post when I write it (next post scheduled for this weekend if i can find the time!)

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Victoria's avatar

SO true, Sarah!

"So I’ve made peace with the old question … by asking a new one: *How is all this* not *caregiving?*

I’m reclaiming my identity as a caregiver and considering it an honor.."

I proactively told a friend & others 'you're still a caregiver when you're organising finances, care etc at a distance. I know from a good friend, how difficult caregiving at a distance can be, especially sandwiched. It would be amazing if this human-inter relationship of care—giving and care—taking and care—receiving and community could be re-established as essential intergenerational community dynamics! Perhaps another angle for another article ;-)

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