from someone who’s been there.

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, without realizing it, your world becomes smaller. Plans are postponed.Opportunities pass.Parts of your identity quietly fade into the background. And even if you love the…

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…

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.…

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.…

When someone you love has a stroke, everything changes overnight. One minute you’re visiting in the hospital.The next minute you’re responsible for mobility, hygiene, feeding,…

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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