Elaine Smith Elaine Smith

The Emotional Side of Being a Caregiver: How to Cope with the Loss of Your Role

Being a caregiver is an extraordinary and challenging role that requires immense love, patience, and dedication. It's a selfless act where you prioritize your loved one's needs above your own, sacrificing time and neglecting personal well-being. Caregiving is physically demanding and emotionally taxing, as you become the ultimate pillar of support responsible for someone else's well-being. Discover the rewards and challenges of being a caregiver and find tips for self-care and support.

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Elaine Smith Elaine Smith

Overview of the Women’s Conference

The venue was beautiful. Tinley Park Convention Center outdid itself with the location, the setup, and the food. At first, I was skeptical about the food because I asked for fried chicken, catfish with collard greens, mac and cheese, potato salad, salad, peach cobbler, and cake. The food was the best. The women and vendors could not stop talking about it. Despite the aesthetics, the best part of the event was that women felt safe to allow themselves to feel vulnerable. They allowed themselves to face a few fears.

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