machado: why can't doctors talk seriously about fatigue without blaming it on stress, or the kids, or alcohol, or your diet, or....?
the disconnect between how health-care providers perceive their patients' complaints of "feeling tired" and the reality often leads to a sense of isolation and helplessness.
machado: what doesn't kill us doesn't make us stronger
could getting through the rough patches in life be as simple as being kind to yourself during the peaceful moments, so that when the hard times come, you know you have it in you to get through it?
machado: caregiving can be traumatic. but why do we feel so bad saying it out loud?
it's critical to speak truthfully about the challenges of being a caregiver, not only for ourselves, but also for the many others who are doing the job of caring while feeling trapped, alone, and stuck.