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Thank you all so so much for listening to this episode of Advice 4 The Living! This episode was truly heartbreaking; and I am devastated for all of you that relate to this in some way. It can be so difficult to find genuine and legitimate support that exists without it costing more than you could ever dream of affording. I’m so so sorry but I hope you find solace, peace and comfort in knowing you’re not alone. As a reminder, if you have help or ideas for Angela, please email me with a title like “Angela” or “Advice For Episode 172” or something like that and I will be the proxy and make sure I pass it along. Please let me know if you want me to include your email/contact information or if you’d like it to remain anonymous. Here are some resources for anyone in similar situations:
🌱 Resources for Caregivers in Crisis
Crisis & Suicide Support
- U.S.: Dial 988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
- Canada: Dial 988 – Suicide Crisis Helpline.
- Elsewhere: Search for your local suicide prevention hotline or dial your local emergency number if you feel unsafe.
Immediate Caregiver Help
- 211 Helpline (U.S. & Canada): Call 2-1-1 for free, confidential connections to local resources like emergency rent help, utility relief, food, respite, and caregiver programs.
- Family Voices: familyvoices.org – Advocacy and support for families of children with special health needs.
- Easter Seals: easterseals.com – Programs, respite, and services for children with disabilities and their families.
Dementia Care
- Alzheimer’s Association (U.S.): 1-800-272-3900 – 24/7 helpline for caregivers of people with dementia.
- Alzheimer Society of Canada: alzheimer.ca – Local chapters can connect you to respite, support groups, and dementia-friendly services.
Online & Peer Support
- Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation: feedingtubeawareness.org – Resources and parent-to-parent support.
- The Caregiver Space: thecaregiverspace.org – Online community for overwhelmed caregivers.
- r/CaregiverSupport on Reddit – Anonymous peer support from other caregivers who understand burnout.
Practical Next Steps
- When calling social workers or agencies, use phrases like:
“This is unsafe, I cannot provide safe care alone. I need emergency respite.” - Keep a crisis number visible in your home.
- Remember: asking for help is not weakness. It’s advocacy.
For everyone listening — regardless of if you can relate or not — I hope you can at least take away something that stood out to you or a tidbit of something to think about!
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