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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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When it's over
My mother will be 90 this year and has LBD. She is so tired and weary of this disease. She is a fighter and very independent even more so with LBD. I don't know how much longer she will keep fighting, but we are noticing decline (which is a roller-coaster effect with LBD). I would like your thoughts on something I've been considering. When this battle is over.... I am seriously considering having only a Memorial Service for mom instead of a funeral. My thoughts on this are: 1. The long good bye.... I've/we've been living this slow death for over 5 years. I would like my final memories of her to be the woman she used to be. 2. Mom always took pride in her appearance... at age 90 after LBD she has baldness and frail looking. I don't think she would want to be displayed for all to see her weakness. 3. We would like to have an intimate viewing and graveside with select friends and family and schedule the Memorial later for a more honorable and pleasant memory. Has anyone done or considered this same type of ending? If so, were there any regrets for not having a traditional funeral? Until then we are doing our best to take care of mom and ourselves.
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Hi, Thanks for approving me to join. I am a caregiver to my mother who has Lewy Body Dementia. If you're not familiar with LBD it is very intense. There is a LOT I could say about it but not now. I am in need of support from fellow caregivers. I am certain that my 5 years of caregiving might be useful to others in the same situation.
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