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from someone who’s been there.
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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, skin protection, communication, medications — and somehow managing your own exhaustion. I cared for my grandmother after two massive strokes. Nonverbal. Bedbound. Total care. I…
● Latest Articles
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Caregiver Guilt: Why It Never Goes Away
There’s something no one tells you about caregiving. The guilt doesn’t leave when things get easier.It doesn’t leave when you rest.It doesn’t even leave when…
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Why I Recommend Caregiving Products (And Why I’m So Selective About What I Share)
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…
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Products That Make Feeding and Mealtime Easier for Stroke Survivors
(Tools That Reduce Stress, Mess, and Caregiver Exhaustion) Feeding a stroke survivor isn’t just about food.It’s about dignity.It’s about safety.And it’s about surviving three meals…
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Who Am I After Years of Caregiving?
For years, my identity was simple: caregiver. Not by choice. Not by plan.But by necessity. My days were measured in medication schedules, appointments, repositioning, feeding,…
● 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.