from someone who’s been there.

If you’ve been here for a while, you’ve probably noticed something. I recommend tools. Not because I love “stuff.”Not because I think caregiving can be solved with a shopping cart. But because I learned the hard way that the right tools can mean the difference between surviving caregiving… and breaking…

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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.