Being a caregiver, it’s not an easy job. It’s physically taxing, it’s emotionally taxing. It’s not for the faint of heart some days.

Definitely take time out for yourself. Because I was so burnt out.

…and really, you need support. You need to reach out and try. Everybody is financially different, but you have to have help. You can’t get through this just by yourself. And you have to take care of yourself.

I would let them know that if they need any help, because I’ve gone through it, that please, ask me anything, let me know whatever I can do. If you’re wondering about how to cope with something, pick up the phone and talk to me. I’m here for you, I’m your friend, because I’ve been through it. I don’t know if that’d be helpful, but that’s what I would do.

Think those moments of just, you know, just seeing him smile and laugh and just remembering some of the things that he has done that just brought such great joy to him. I think just seeing those glimpses every now and then.