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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 for one more thing. Maybe it’s your loved one calling again five minutes after you sat down.Maybe it’s a family member saying, “You’re home anyway.”Maybe…
● Latest Articles
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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.…
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Stroke Survivor Care Essentials: What I Wish I Had From Day One
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,…
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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…
● 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.