Have you ever felt guilty about a relationship that isn't what you hoped it would be?

Maybe you keep wondering if you should call. Reach out. Try one more time. Or maybe you're caring for someone whose illness has changed the person they used to be, and you can't shake the feeling that you're grieving, even though they're still here.

In this episode of The Care Collective Podcast, we're exploring a question that changed the way I understood my own emotions:

What if it isn't guilt? What if it's grief?

We'll talk about the hidden grief of losing someone while they're still alive, why caregivers often experience this long before a loved one dies, and how grief can show up in dementia, chronic illness, addiction, estrangement, and complicated family relationships.

Together, we'll explore ...