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The Caregiver Cup Podcast
The Caregiver Cup Podcast is your space to pause, reflect, and refill. Each season dives into themes that matter most to caregivers—like self-care, boundaries, emotions, and rediscovery—so you can show up as your best self. Join a supportive community that believes when your cup is full, you can care with more strength, joy, and compassion.
The Caregiver Cup Podcast
Lessons Learned Caring for Mom
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This was the first Mother's Day without my Mom. Mother’s Day was a hard day for me. Honestly, I felt like I was kicked in the gut. And then when I tried to stand up, it kicked me back down again. My heart and mind was so heavy. I missed my Mom so much and felt that void even bigger yesterday.
I caught myself (at first) getting angry at myself for not being strong and pushing through it. I could hear my Mom saying “suck it up, Cathy”. I had to find peace in allowing myself to be and feel this way.
In today's episode, I unpack:
- the letter I wrote myself
- my relationship with my Mom,
- how I took a step back and realized the what I learned in my caregiving journey
- insights you can take away from my lessons