In this conversation, Melissa Winger shares her profound journey as a caregiver for her son with a rare chromosome disorder. She discusses the emotional and systemic challenges faced within the healthcare system, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding from healthcare providers. Melissa highlights her advocacy work, the importance of recognizing caregiver burnout, and the necessity of valuing patients and their families in healthcare discussions. Through her experiences, she aims to shed light on the complexities of caregiving and the urgent need for systemic change in healthcare policies.