Take Care Time - The Tales and Exhales of Caregivers
Take Care Time: The Tales and Exhales of Caregivers," is a heartfelt and engaging exploration of the caregiving experience. It combines elements of laughter, mystery, and resilience to offer a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of those who dedicate their time to caring for others. Our stories are inspired by true events however the names and locations are changed to protect the privacy of caregivers.
Episodes
In this gripping episode of Take Care Time: The Tales and Exhales of Caregivers, we meet Rosa—a mother of two who crosses the southern border seeking safety, only to find herself navigating a new life as an undocumented caregiver. Through a blend of narrative storytelling and real-world insight, we explore what drives immigrants into the heart of America’s caregiving workforce, the challenges they face while awaiting ...
A Brother’s View: Love, Guardianship, and Growing Up In a Home with an Autistic Sister
In this special Careversation, host Beverly Nance sits down with her son, Troy, co-guardian, sibling, and lifelong advocate for his sister with profound autism. Together, they open up about growing up in a household shaped by caregiving, the quiet burdens siblings often carry, and the deep bond that forms through shared responsibilit...
In this emotional installment of The Spectrum, we follow Karen Sadler as the weight of unrelenting caregiving catches up to her, physically, mentally, and emotionally. When she collapses in her kitchen from exhaustion, it becomes clear that caregiving without rest is not sustainable. This episode explores the hidden toll of caregiver burnout, the shame that keeps so many suffering in silence, and why planning for resp...
This episode examines what happens when school ends—but life doesn’t. As young adults with autism age out of the educational system, families are left navigating a world without structure, support, or clear next steps. We follow the Sadler and Martin families as they face the harsh realities of transition—shrinking opportunities, long waiting lists, and aging parents with dwindling energy. But amid the uncertainty, we...
In Episode 4 of The Spectrum, we explore the often-unspoken reality of violence involving individuals with autism, from homes and hospitals to schools and group homes. Through the lens of the Sadler and Martin families, this powerful episode sheds light on the emotional and systemic toll of caregiver burnout, institutional neglect, and media silence. But in the midst of the pain, a movement begins. This is a story of ...
Episode 3: “The Camera Doesn’t See Us”
Why do media stories about autism so often focus on the feel-good, high-functioning side—and ignore the harder, messier truth? In this episode, we follow two families on opposite ends of the spectrum as they confront what it means to be celebrated, erased, and left out of the narrative altogether. Because when only certain stories are told, entire lives are silenced.
In this episode, we shift the focus to the siblings—Riley and Maya—who grew up in the shadow of their brothers’ autism diagnoses. Through quiet sacrifices, hidden resentment, and fierce love, we explore how being “the other child” shaped their identities, their dreams, and their place in a home where crisis often took center stage.
Episode 1: “Same Street, Different World”
Two families. One neighborhood. Both raise sons diagnosed with autism in 1996—but their journeys unfold in drastically different ways. In this opening episode of The Spectrum, we explore the early signs, emotional toll, and quiet sacrifices of parenting children on opposite ends of the autism spectrum—and the societal forces that embrace one story while overlooking the ot...
When trust is broken, what comes next? In this episode, Rosa confronts the aftermath of a staffing issue at The Bridge Center that left her son Jo Jo unsettled—and left her shaken. As the center works to rebuild trust, Rosa and Jorge step into new roles as advocates, both within their family and in their community. This episode explores the emotional ripple effects of inadequate care, the power of parent-led change, a...
Jo Jo is settling into The Bridge Center, but something isn’t right. He hesitates before getting on the van, comes home tense, and even has a small unexplained bruise. His mother, Rosa, senses something is wrong—and she’s right. A newly hired staff member, Jamie Peterson, lacks the experience and training needed to work with individuals with disabilities, and it’s affecting Jo Jo and others at the center. In this epis...
In this episode, Jo Jo begins his first days at The Bridge Center, an adult day program that promises structure and engagement. But while Jo Jo navigates his new environment, his parents, Rosa and Jorge Sr., grapple with unexpected emotions. Rosa struggles with the quiet in their home and the weight of newfound time, while Jorge encourages her to rediscover a long-lost passion—quilting. As they adjust to this new real...
In this episode, we follow Rosa and Jorge Sr. as they navigate the long and exhausting journey to secure adult day services for their son, Jo Jo. After years of waiting for a Medicaid waiver, the family finally gets the opportunity for Jo Jo to attend The Bridge Center. But what should be a moment of relief is instead filled with uncertainty, exhaustion, and emotional weight. As Jo Jo embarks on his first day, Rosa st...
In this heartfelt conclusion to the Semper Fi series, we follow Winston and Brooke as they navigate their most challenging crossroads yet. Winston faces the reality of his medical discharge and redefines his purpose by helping fellow Marines, while Brooke confronts her feelings of loss and rediscovery as she recommits to her family and her love of teaching. Together, they embark on a journey of growth, resilience, and...
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