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Physical exhaustion is one of the fastest ways caregivers burn out. It’s not just lifting.It’s repositioning.Standing for long periods.Helping someone up over and over.Reaching, bending, and supporting body weight daily. Most caregivers don’t get injured in one moment. It happens slowly — from thousands of small physical tasks. These products…
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Grieving the Life You Put on Hold for Caregiving
Caregiving changes your life in ways no one prepares you for. At first, it feels temporary.You tell yourself things will settle down soon. But slowly,…
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Setting Boundaries Without Feeling Like a Bad Caregiver
There is a moment most caregivers don’t talk about. You’re exhausted.You haven’t slept well in weeks.Your body hurts. Your mind is foggy. And someone asks…
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Caregiver Night Shift Survival: What Actually Helps at 2AM
No one prepares you for the night shift. They talk about caregiving during the day — appointments, medications, meals. But they don’t talk about 2AM.…
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Guilt Over Wanting Your Life Back
There’s a thought most caregivers never say out loud: “I want my life back.” And the second that thought hits?The guilt follows right behind it.…
● About Me
Caregiver. Chemist. Human.
I’m Meggen — the heart behind The Piney Chemist. After years of intensive caregiving without much support, I started sharing the tools, lessons, and truths I wish someone had told me sooner. This space is for caregivers who feel tired, invisible, and overwhelmed — but keep going anyway. You’re not alone here.
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