Question - Have you ever come to your breaking point?  Reached a point when you can no longer keep up the facade of having a “perfect job”, “perfect family”, or “perfect life”?    

In this episode sister Natalie Elliott Handy continues her caregiver story.  Now on the other side of the infamous “Day 6”, Natalie shares how she had to re-prioritized her life and placed God, herself, Jason, family and friends before her commitment to career.  

Listen in as Natalie shares with JJ and Emilie about the moment she realized she was using work to avoid the areas of her life where she didn’t feel “as successful”; and how this avoidance ultimately impacted every aspect of her life.  

She goes on to talk about the caregiver grief she experienced upon returning home from New York City, and the steps she took to overcome feelings of loss and emptiness to find joy in the most unexpected place - Starting a podcast, with her sisters, with the sole purpose of helping other caregivers like her!  

Key Takeaways:

• Don’t be surprised when you experience a sense of loss at the “end” of caregiving.
• Caregiving changes you!  What will you do with your experience?
• Every person you meet has a caregiver story! 
• Talking about your caregiver journey will not only help others, but heal you too!

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Learn More About Natalie Elliott Handy

Natalie Elliott Handy, MSW, is a seasoned healthcare executive with a passion for serving others. Natalie has over 24 years in the health and human services industry; she has worked with children and their families, partnering with local and state level government agencies and community organizations, to meet critical mental and behavioral health needs. 

She takes pride in being seen as a mental health concierge, helping families and agencies navigate the system to find the most appropriate service.  She believes in the power of advocacy, using her voice and position to bring macro level change on the local, state, and federal levels, serving on committees, task forces, planning groups, and boards. In August 2022, she was honored to be appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin to serve on the State Executive Council for Children’s Services. 

 Natalie currently lives in Roanoke, Virginia, with her husband Jason and fur children, Winston the Bulldog and Daisy the Beagle. 

Connect with Natalie Elliott Handy

Linked In: linkedin.com/in/natalie-elliott-handy-

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natalie.elliott.3760/about

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.elliott.3760/

Blog: https://www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com/blog

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