I moved the Chennai 3.5 years ago to take care of my beloved grandma who developed breast cancer. Being a caregiver for her was a life changing experience for me. It showed me that even when we are caring for someone we love and even if we enjoy our role (which I truly did), it can still take a toll. I feel she was so easy to love and care for - I was very attached to her - but I didn't sleep well and would worry a lot that something would happen to her. I would wake up at night to see if she was breathing and I would feel guilty leaving her for work or other trips. For me caregiving was a joy - and even with that I struggled with the emotional aspects of loss, guilt, and the physical toll it took on me. Caring for her was the inspiration for starting a caregiver community - I knew there were so many others like me struggling with the joys and challenges of caregiving. This is just a bit of my story - but I would love to hear from others. What is your story of being a caregiver? How has it made you grow or affected you in other ways?
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