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New: The Awareness Journal - A Quiet Place to Land
We created this for you. The Awareness Journal is a gentle, yet simple, way to start untangling the emotional, mental, and invisible aspects of caregiving. 📔 8 weekly prompts💭 No pressure, no judgment🖋️ Print or fill out digitally — it’s yours If you’re feeling a little undone, a little lost, or just deeply tired, this is your place to land. Please let me know in the comments: 👉 Which prompt resonates with you the most? Warmly, 💕 Kelli Alive, a little undone, still devoted.
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10 Things No One Told Me About Caregiving (Until I Lived It)
10 Things No One Told Me About Caregiving (Until I Lived It) Hi, I’m Kelli. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve found yourself in the unexpected role of caregiver. Maybe for a parent. Maybe for a spouse. Maybe even for a neighbor. However, you got here—this is for you. - 1. You don’t know you’re a caregiver… until you’re neck deep. - 2. It starts small, and then suddenly, it’s your whole world. - 3. There’s no finish line—only moments of pause. - 4. It’s lonely, even when surrounded by people. - 5. The grief starts early, long before anyone else sees it. - 6. No one claps for the little wins, but they matter most. - 7. You become the historian, the advocate, and the nurse… overnight. - 8. You will doubt yourself. Constantly. - 9. Your life keeps going, but nothing feels the same. - 10. You are not alone—even when it feels like it. - A Note from Kelli If no one has told you lately, what you’re doing matters. Caregiving isn’t just tasks and timelines. It’s emotional. It’s spiritual. It’s hard. But it’s also holy work. And you deserve to be seen, supported, and surrounded by people who truly understand you. That’s why I created ‘It’s Called Life’—a private community for women caregiving, grieving, and growing through this chapter of life. You’re not broken. You’re becoming. Kelli Alive, A bit undone. Still devoted
10 Things No One Told Me About Caregiving (Until I Lived It)
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Welcome to It's Called Life A private community for anyone navigating caregiving, grief, and identity. Hi, I'm Kelli—and I'm so glad you're here. This space began as The Nest, a soft place to land. But as the conversations deepened—into anticipatory grief, identity loss, and emotional exhaustion—I realized we weren't just caregiving. We were becoming. So welcome to It's Called Life—For the daughter who didn't expect to become a caregiver.For the woman holding everyone together while quietly unraveling. For the ones grieving, what's fading—long before it's gone. And for anyone asking: "Who am I in the middle of all this?" 🧭 Start Here: 💡 Caregivers Navigating the Now — 10 things no one told me about caregiving (until I lived it)→ https://www.skool.com/itscalledlife/10-things-no-one-told-me-about-caregiving-until-i-lived-it?p=293ddd7f This is the resource I wish I had when caregiving chose me. Start here—it's free, and it's powerful. 📚 Explore the Classroom — Tools, insights, and real-life stories to help you make sense of this season 🗓️ Join a Community Call — View the calendar for upcoming Q&As and connection calls 👋 Introduce Yourself in the Comments: - Who you are + where you're from - What you're hoping to find here - One thing you do just for you (even if it's been a while)📸 Optional: Add a photo of you, your loved one, or a quiet space you love💕 🙌 For Healthcare Professionals: You're welcome here, too. The families you serve often need more than a brochure—they need to feel seen and understood. Use this space to connect, support, and share your thoughts. 🧾 Community Disclaimer This group is designed for emotional support, sharing stories, and accessing resources for caregiving. Nothing shared here is medical advice. We are not medical professionals or employers, and all participation is at your discretion. Some posts may contain affiliate links—we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.
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Fall Newsletter
Happy Fall, what a beautiful time of year. This year has been especially challenging for me. It got me thinking about how we move forward with grief and loss. How do we return to work? How do our colleagues, friends, and family respond? What will our employer think? Will I be given some grace at work? This conversation is directed to anyone who has experienced a loss, and especially for those folks who are managing employees. At the end of the day, we are all human beings. I would love to know your thoughts. If you know anyone who would benefit from our community, please share this information with them.💕 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/caregiver-brief-fall-2025-kelli-bradley-szrcc/
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When Crisis Crashes Into Caregiving
Most of us don't prepare to be caregivers. We're simply living life—until a phone call, a diagnosis, or a hospital stay flips everything upside down. A dear friend has been battling some health issues since March. At first, it was diagnosed as a pesky tumor that needed to be removed and watched. No harm, no foul, but fast forward to August, and the pain returned with a diagnosis of cancer. Twelve days later, she was gone. My heart, along with many others, is broken. Why should someone be taken so early, so young, so full of life? It makes no sense, and I know many of you have been in this same position. My friend came home with grief, fear of what was next, and a brochure in her hands. Hospice services were arranged, but I don't think she was prepared to see a hospital bed, walker, wheelchair, potty chair—all at once. Her safe space became unrecognizable. Her friends wanted to help but had no roadmap. This is what unexpected caregiving feels like: overwhelming, messy, lonely. But this is why It's Called Life exists. Because here, you don't have to figure it out alone. I know we are just getting started, but please share this space with one person. That is how we build one person at a time. There are 63 million unpaid caregivers who need support. Let's be that lifeline! 💬 What was the most challenging part when caregiving first landed in your lap? Or, if you're in it now, what's one thing you wish others understood about what you're carrying? Your story could be the lifeline another member needs today. Alive, a little undone, and still devoted, Kelli💕
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