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Mar 2023
25m 57s

#304 - How to Rest When You’re Caring fo...

KENDRA, THE LAZY GENIUS
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Let’s take a minute to validate the complexity that is caregiving. It’s loving and fulfilling and something we’re probably honored to do. Most often, we’re caring for people we deeply love, who are desperately important to us, and when pressed, we’d likely say it’s an honor and privilege to care for that person or people. But caregiving is also constant and ... Show More
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