About the Book - You're Not Alone
You’re Not Alone: A Caregiver’s Story and Guide Through the Loneliness, Overwhelm, and Practicalities is a message of love, support, and encouragement from one caregiver to another, as well as those concerned for the caregiver.
When my husband was unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage IV Kidney Cancer, I was immediately thrust into the role of spouse cancer caregiver. My life roles of teacher, wife, mother, volunteer, coach, and personal trainer developed my gift of nurturing others with love and compassion – a critical caregiving component. What can be overlooked, I discovered, is the importance of loving oneself with grace and kindness and the vital tie this has to healthy caregiving for everyone.
I share my caregiving journey with the hope of inviting you in, as if in conversation with a friend. I authentically and vulnerably tell my story, not shying away from complex topics. Each chapter is a window into the emotions, challenges, and revelations of my caregiving while my husband battled cancer.
You’re Not Alone: A Cancer Caregiver’s Story and Guide Through the Loneliness, Overwhelm, and Practicalities is a message of love, support, and encouragement from one caregiver to another and those concerned for the caregiver. By shining a light on the life hidden by many caregivers and providing actionable choices to everyday practicalities, I hope to make a difference in a caregiver’s reality and remind them they’re not alone.
About the Author
I am a nurturer by nature. Although I am no longer raising my family, teaching, coaching, or personal training, my writing and photography reflect what I believe is my innate ability to connect compassionately with the world around me. I primarily write as if in conversation with you and discussing life’s revelations, changes, and unexpected challenges. I love the outdoors, my yellow lab Sunni, my family and friends, and spending time at home in Minnesota.
Listen In
Below are informal readings of the copyrighted and soon to be published book You’re Not Alone A Caregiver’s Story and Guide Through the Loneliness, Overwhelm and Practicalities. Read to you by the author, Judy Strand.
Listen to the informal reading of the Introduction to You’re Not Alone.
Listen to the informal reading of the Chaper One to You’re Not Alone.
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