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Who Cares? A Conversation with Emily Kenway
Dec 11, 2024
Emily Kenway, author of 'Who Cares,' dives into the hidden struggles of unpaid caregivers from her personal experience caring for her terminally ill mother. She discusses the emotional, financial, and societal challenges they face, urging a societal shift to prioritize care. The conversation touches on the evolution of caregiving roles and the need for systemic changes to support caregivers, including reimagining community support through co-housing and mutual aid. It's an inspiring call to recognize and uplift those who give so much for others.
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- Emily Kenway highlights the emotional and financial burdens faced by caregivers, stressing the urgent need for societal recognition and support.
- Kenway advocates for innovative community-driven solutions, like co-housing and mutual aid groups, to reimagine caregiving as a shared responsibility.
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Personal Experience Shapes Understanding of Caregiving
Emily Kenway shares her deep personal involvement with caregiving after her mother's cancer diagnosis, where she became her primary caregiver for four years, culminating in the hands-on care during her mother's passing. This experience, characterized by emotional isolation and immense responsibility, prompted Kenway to realize the commonality of such experiences among many caregivers. Through online forums, she recognized that feelings of loneliness and hardship in caregiving were echoed by others, highlighting a pervasive societal neglect of family caregivers' struggles. Her journey reflects a blend of personal and professional insights that drove her to write 'Who Cares?', emphasizing the urgent need for societal recognition and support for caregivers.
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