THE CGC JOURNAL

CareGiving, Capacity, Grief, and the Systems Around Them.

Perspectives from Suzanne Horton and the CareGivers Grief Commission for CareGivers, the people who support them, and the organizations they move through.

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CareGiving Is Not A Trend

Caregiving is not a trend, a talking point, or a temporary headline. Families are collapsing under the responsibilities while ssystems still refuse to fully prepare for or support.

3 Things Caregivers Give Up Without Noticing

3 Things Caregivers Give Up Without Noticing

Published on: 26/01/2026

This is the first in an honest conversation about the real cost. Caregiving doesn't take things all at once. It takes them quietly — your friendships, your hobbies, your ability to be fully anywhere.

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How to Work With Family Without Losing Your Peace

How to Work With Family Without Losing Your Peace

Published on: 16/01/2026

Family can make caregiving easier or harder. Here's what actually helps — and why protecting your peace isn't selfish. It's how you stay in it.

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