This morning on Your Caregiving Journey, Liliana joined me on Table Talk. You can listen to our show via the player, below.
During our show, Liliana, who cares for her mom, shared how she learned to take a break and leave the house without guilt. She also talked about what’s hard now in caregiving: It’s the constant of the same routine that wears.
Liliana also shared very good news: She just learned that she’s received a Pell Grant, so she knows her costs are covered when she starts school in August. Going back to school has been a goal for Liliana, who plans to study social worker and gerontology.
We also talked a bit about the change caregiving can have on friendships. Liliana keeps friends her age and has expanded her circle of friend to include those older who understand the impact of caregiving.
I wonder: How have friendships changed for you? Do your friends understand caregiving and what’s like for you? Or, do you find yourself looking for friends who have had a personal caregiving experience because they do understand? Please share your thoughts in our comments section, below.
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You are a disruptor. The delivery of health care starts with you, continues because of you, and ends with you. Let's disrupt together to make the world better for family caregivers. 
Jane
I haven’t listened to the show yet but will as soon as I can. I will talk about my feelings on the friends. I have lost friends since my daughter’s diagnosis. I don’t know why, but it does really hurt my feelings. One lady in particular, I thought we were very good friends and she’s the one that really pushed me to take Nicole to the doctor. She never talks to me anymore on facebook etc. It is like I don’t exist. I have really learned who my friends truly are. As soon as you tell someone you have a seriously ill child they usually can’t get away from you quick enough.
I look forward to listening to the show.
Hugs:o)
Jane ~ mom to Nicole, VSD, PH, Eisenmenger, EDS
Troubles are often the tools by which God fashions us for better things.
Bridget Jones
I think the tendency is to turn away from what one doesn’t understand or can’t relate to. Friends that can relate to your situation usually provide the best comfort because they’ve been there too.