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.

When “She's Got It ” Becomes the Answer to Everything

When “She's Got It ” Becomes the Answer to Everything

Published on: 23/05/2026

A personal look at the hidden assumptions placed on family caregivers, the realities of caregiver burnout, and why identifying a caregiver is not the same as truly supporting one.

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Why Families Feel Unprepared for Caregiving Even When “Support” Exists

Why Families Feel Unprepared for Caregiving Even When “Support” Exists

Published on: 21/05/2026

This article explores the growing gap between what caregivers are expected to manage and the systems currently available to support them. From insurance barriers and delayed services to caregiver burnout, emotional exhaustion, and the hidden impact o

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3 Things That Keep Caregivers Going

3 Things That Keep Caregivers Going

Published on: 11/03/2026

Caregiving is a long game. Here are three things that actually help when you're running low — permission to slow down, words for what you're carrying, and the reminder that you're not alone in it.

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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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