Did you know 75% of all caregivers are women over the age of 45? Of that group, 25% are taking care of their own children and an aging parent at the same time, also known as a "sandwich caregiver". There are many lessons that I have learned over the last decade of taking care of my own mother. Some of which I am still learning today.

As caregivers, we all need simple reminders of the important work that we are doing. From self-care and creating healthy boundaries to healing your inner child and allowing God to work in your life. There are many things that we aren't able to control in life. Life may throw us curve balls and give us leadership positions we didn't ask for.

However, by taking hold of a few key reminders along the way, we can show up as our best selves in any given situation. As I share 10 truths every caregiver needs to know, may you be encouraged and inspired to keep pressing forward.

Topics Discussed

• How to take care of yourself before you take care of your loved ones
• Why you need to focus on healing your inner child
• Practicing self-care and embracing God's gifts within you
• Learning how to deal with things you have no control over in a spiritual manner
• Remembering to focus on the relationships
• How to go from a "scarcity" mindset to an "action" mindset
• Why we should set boundaries with safety mind

Connect with Rebecca Stewart

• Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/
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About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast

Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.

Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.

About Unbinding Love

"Bring purpose to your life."

Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.

It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life.

Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!