These sisters have captivated my attention, and I believe they will captivate yours too. They are the ultimate hype women for a journey that none of us expected to be in. Natalie Elliott Handy, J.J. Elliott Hill, and Emilie Elliott are the founders of the Sisterhood of Care, an organization offering caregivers a safe place to relate, learn, be inspired, find help, and obtain the critical resources needed to support their loved ones while also maintaining their sense of self. They share all the good, challenging, hard, humorous, and confessional moments on their podcast, Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver.

The sisters are caregivers for their mother, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. They have experienced a roller coaster of emotions, and their lives have been turned upside down. They stepped in to support their mom during a medical crisis and knew it was time to make a change. In this episode, we talk about their story, why they started the podcast, how they knew it was time to move their mom, the unique challenges and rewards of Caregiving with siblings, the impact caregiving has on the family, how to be a powerful advocate for your loved ones, how we show up in caregiving when we are long-distance, and the many ways we can take our story and see change and be a powerful force for good. You don’t want to miss this episode. The sisters have become very dear to me, and I believe in the power of community when we can all come together and support each other. Thank you, Natalie and J.J.!

Learn more at confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com

About Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver

“Offering a candid, unfiltered space to confess the good, the bad, and the ugly of being a caregiver, the sisters harness the power of Relationships and Technology to relate, educate, inspire, and provide resources to individuals of all ages. Through storytelling, guest interviews and information sharing, JJ, Natalie, and Emilie, along with their guests, discuss their shared experiences. Viewers and listeners alike will relate to our reluctance, be affirmed in their ability to be a caregiver themselves, and gain the courage to step out of the shadows to confidently express their own needs. Caregivers are sure to laugh, cry, and everything in between but in the end, all will leave feeling better for the journey and part of the sisterhood of care.”

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