Well-known social anthropoligist and author Gail Sheehy has been working on a book about caregiving. (Disclaimer: I have spoken at length with Gail regarding this project)
In her book, Gail defines the 9 phases of caregiving:
- Shock & Mobilization
- New Normal
- Boomerang
- Playing God
- I Can't Do This Anymore
- Circle of Care
- Coming Back
- The Long Goodbye
- Afterlife of the Caregiver
You can read more about The Labyrinth of Caregiving here.
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