𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲? On our cruise, we’ll dive deep into the art of journaling to help you unlock clarity, calm, and creativity. Join us for a transformative getaway where the ocean inspires, and your thoughts find a voice. ✨𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬:✨ 📅 Fall 2025 October 19th-26th: Aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Natalie Elliott Handy JJ Elliott Hill of Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Christina ‘n Cindy Hardin-Weiss -Adaptive Equipment & Caregiving Corner Elizabeth Miller, CCC™, CSA® of Happy Healthy Caregiver, LLC Christina Keys of Keys for Caregiving Carrie Aalberts, MS of Dementia Darling, LLC Terrance and Lucretia Hawthorne Caregivers Lifestyle Foundation ✨𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲! 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: www.funseas.com/self-care Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver #caregivers #caregiving #selfcare #wellness #ConfessionsofaReluctantCaregiver
Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver
Health and Human Services
Roanoke , Virginia 1,641 followers
Two crazy sisters sharing a journey with mom, living w/Parkinson, & a husband surviving cancer - good, bad & funny!
About us
JJ, Natalie, and Emilie are a trio of sisters supporting our mom who is living with Parkinson’s Disease, and a husband who survived cancer. We combine the power of relationships and technology to relate, educate, inspire, and provide resources to individuals of all ages, who are desperately seeking how to support their loved one while also maintaining their sense of self and sanity. Why Confessions? Natalie came up with the title, “Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver” after acknowledging her own reluctance to being a caregiver for husband Jason, who was diagnosed with Head and Neck Cancer in February 2022. She realized this reluctance was due to her own guilt and shame related to her feelings of self-doubt and perceived inadequacies, and not due to a lack of desire to support Jason. As she expressed these taboo emotions with sisters JJ and Emilie, they empathized and confirmed their own feelings of guilt and shame for having similar thoughts in the caregiving journey with their mother, who has been living with Parkinson’s Disease for over 20 years. At that moment, they knew there had to be others like them! Reluctant caregivers who wanted to provide the best support for our loved ones while maintaining their sanity. And Confessions was born! On the podcast, JJ, Natalie, and Emilie, along with their guests, discuss their shared experiences to positively impact the lives of caregivers, family members, professionals, and the community at-large as they navigate the complicated world of caregiving. Our goal is to instill hope by giving caregivers permission to share their thoughts and feelings in a safe and nurturing place. A judgment-free space where caregivers can be their most authentic selves, confessing their truths without shame or fear of rejection. Come as you are and leave with a toolbox of resources, to meet the needs of those you serve and yourself. Welcomed and embraced into the Sisterhood of Care.
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- Health and Human Services
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- 2-10 employees
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- Roanoke , Virginia
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- 2022
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- selfcare, eldercare, caregiving, podcast, training, caregiver education, and caregiving advocacy
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𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬! Caregiving can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. ✨Join Natalie Elliott Handy and JJ Elliott Hill on January 9th, 2025, at 6:00 PM EST for an empowering session on navigating the challenges of reluctant caregiving. In partnership with Hilarity for Charity (HFC), this webinar will offer valuable information and resources for supporting the caregiving community. Tell your friends and family! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧: 👉🏼Learn to manage stress 👉🏼Set boundaries with confidence 👉🏼Find balance in the chaos Whether you’re new to caregiving or grappling with tough decisions, this session offers practical tools and support for you and your loved ones. ✨𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/giej9sKv Your well-being matters. Don’t miss this opportunity to prioritize 𝐘𝐎𝐔 while caring for others. ❤️ Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver #caregiving #caregiver #healthcare #ConfessionsofaReluctantCaregiver
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New Year, New Horizons! Caregivers, 2025 is your year to prioritize YOU. Join us on a transformative cruise filled with relaxation, connection, and inspiration from top caregiving influencers. It's time to recharge and set sail toward self-care and joy. 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬: 📅 Fall 2025 October 19th-26th: Aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Aqua. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Natalie Elliott Handy JJ Elliott Hill of Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Christina ‘n Cindy Hardin-Weiss -Adaptive Equipment & Caregiving Corner Elizabeth Miller, CCC™, CSA® of Happy Healthy Caregiver, LLC Christina Keys of Keys for Caregiving Carrie Aalberts, MS of Dementia Darling, LLC Terrance and Lucretia Hawthorne Caregivers Lifestyle Foundation 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: www.funseas.com/self-care ✨Limited spots available so reserve your cabin today! Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver #caregivers #caregiving #selfcare #wellness #ConfessionsofaReluctantCaregiver
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˜”*°•.˜”*°• 𝗢𝗵 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝙔𝙀𝘼𝙍! 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! •°*”˜.•°*”˜ We're thrilled to kick start 2025 with so many events! Join us, won't you? Hilarity for Charity - Jan. 9th The Caregiver's Playbook Training Series - Jan 23rd Hilarity for Charity - Feb. 14th Self-Care at Sea Cruise - Oct. 19th -26th Learn more about these amazing events in comments below! ************** Do you want to learn more? Reach out to the team! Natalie Elliott Handy JJ Elliott Hill Syya Yasotornrat Raquel "Raqi" Flores Janice Shokrian Brilliant Beam Media #podcast #caregiving #events
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In this holiday episode of Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver, we bring humor, honesty, and reflection to our caregiving journey over the last year. Join us as we look back on the highs and lows of caregiving, with no topic off-limits! Natalie discusses the launch of our new Care Forward initiative, which connects individuals in need with local resources, while JJ shares a heartwarming moment baking brownies with our mom—a reminder of both progress and challenges. We also dive into deeper, more complex topics, including anticipatory grief and Jason’s ongoing health concerns. As always, we balance the tough conversations with some light-hearted fun. The episode wraps up with a "lightning round" where we recount our most challenging, proud, and funny caregiving moments, including the story of our mom stockpiling Swiss Cake Rolls and Cokes at the nursing home. Looking ahead to 2025, we're excited to continue supporting caregivers with more podcast episodes, caregiver retreats, and ongoing efforts to make a difference in the caregiving community. You can listen to it on your favorite streaming platforms, such as Apple and Spotify! 🍎 https://lnkd.in/g5VSM6HK #Caregiving #Caregivers #HomeCare #ElderCare #Dementia #MentalHealthAwareness #CaregiverSupport #PodcastForCaregivers #SisterhoodOfCare #ReluctantCaregiver
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𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞! Caregivers, imagine this: 👉🏼Endless ocean views 👉🏼Conversations with caregiving influencers. 👉🏼Laughter and holiday vibes in the air. 👉🏼A chance to finally relax and refuel. This isn’t just a cruise; it’s your well-deserved time to shine. Because caring for others starts with caring for yourself. ✨ Don’t let this ship sail without you! Reserve your spot and make 2025 the year of YOU. 📅 Fall 2025 October 19th-26th: Aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Aqua. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Natalie Elliott Handy JJ Elliott Hill of Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Christina ‘n Cindy Hardin-Weiss -Adaptive Equipment & Caregiving Corner Elizabeth Miller, CCC™, CSA® of Happy Healthy Caregiver, LLC Christina Keys of Keys for Caregiving Carrie Aalberts, MS of Dementia Darling, LLC Terrance and Lucretia Hawthorne Caregivers Lifestyle Foundation 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gsRZ2kTR Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver #caregiving #caregivers #community #selfcare #wellness #mentalwellness
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In the rush of caregiving and life’s demands, it’s easy to forget that taking just a moment to pause, breathe, or do something you love can make all the difference. 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡; 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥. ✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲? ✨ Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver #selfcare #caregiving #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth
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𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐎𝐔! You spend every day pouring from your cup, meeting the needs of others. But what if for just one week, you could refill that cup while surrounded by those who get it? 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬: Sunrise over endless waves. Meaningful conversations with caregiving trailblazers. Workshops that ignite your soul. Laughter over shared stories. And the kind of rest that feels like coming home to yourself. ✨𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞. ✨ A moment to step out of the whirlwind and into a community that sees you, values you, and celebrates you. 📅𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚- 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡-𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡: Save the date and secure your spot. Let the ocean carry your worries away while you rediscover the joy of simply being YOU aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., Aqua. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞—𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤. Let’s sail into rest and renewal together. Join the crew and share the experience: Natalie Elliott Handy JJ Elliott Hill of Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Christina ‘n Cindy Hardin-Weiss -Adaptive Equipment & Caregiving Corner Elizabeth Miller, CCC™, CSA® of Happy Healthy Caregiver, LLC Christina Keys of Keys for Caregiving Carrie Aalberts, MS of Dementia Darling, LLC Terrance and Lucretia Hawthorne Caregivers Lifestyle Foundation 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eEmtNJxm #caregiving #caregivers #holiday #selfcare #wellness #mentalwellness
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💕 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬. 💕 #MerryChristmas #caregiving #gratitude #community #ConfessionsofaReluctantCaregiver
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