CaringBridge In the News: CNN Health
Article: Dana Reeve grieved some losses before her husband died
Thank you Elissa Strauss and CNN Health for highlighting the complex challenges faced by caregivers, and how CaringBridge empowers them to move past overwhelm and get the help they need.
Dana Reeve's story, describing feelings of overwhelm, loneliness, and isolation alongside feelings of deep love and dedication, underscores a critical truth: caregiving is both a profound act of love and an immense personal challenge: “We mourn our loved one’s loss of mobility and independence. We also mourn our own losses: We feel isolated; we have no personal time; we feel exhausted, overwhelmed. And we feel no one else understands the demands placed upon us”. (Dana Reeve’s ‘letter to a caregiver’, 2005)
There are many moments of grief throughout a health journey, but sharing lightens the load. CaringBridge helps you not only capture and communicate what is happening during a health journey, but also allows you to share your feelings and ask for the kinds of support you need with your own community.