Caregiver grief is real, even when the person you love is still alive. In this episode of the Live Well. Love Strong. Podcast, therapist and caregiver Amanda Griffith-Atkins explains the concept of ambiguous grief and why so many parents and caregivers struggle with emotions they feel ashamed to talk about.

If you are raising a child with a disability, supporting someone with complex medical needs, or caring for a loved one long term, this conversation will help you understand why grief and love often exist at the same time.

Amanda shares her experience raising her son with Prader-Willi Syndrome and how caregiving reshaped her perspective on grief, identity, resilience, and self-compassion.

In this episode we discuss:

• What ambiguous grief means for caregivers
• Why caregivers feel guilt about their grief
• The pressure to stay positive in the disability community
• How grief evolves over time for parents
• What healthy grieving looks like in caregiving
• Practical ways to practice self-compassion

Caregiving can be joyful, meaningful, heartbreaking, and beautiful all at the same time. This episode reminds caregivers that every emotion they feel is part of being human.

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