Caregivers’ Circle – How to Discover Your Life’s Purpose
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“I wish I could do more.  I feel so guilty that I find this so hard.  How can people say they appreciate or feel caregiving is rewarding when I hate it!”  Or how about, “I feel lost.  I don’t know where to turn?  What has my life become?”  Comments like these are not uncommon for caregivers AND many of us non-caregivers!  Caregiving is very challenging and can feel unrewarding and burdensome.  It can also come with heartache, trauma and grief. So how is it that some caregivers see their role as fulfilling when so many of us feel lost?  Joining me this week is Kim Chernecky, author of The Caregiver’s Journal: Preserving Precious Memories One Day at a Time to talk about fulfilling one’s purpose in life and in caregiving.  Use discount code 23VMXBG2 when ordering.  Get a free Vision Board Starter Pack.
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