05/07/2026
We hear a lot... like a lot a lot. Mostly about how tired our are and how they are trying to do it all, but they are coming up short.
And as the April holidays pass and we have Mother's Day and Father's Day coming, there are a lot of families trying to make these special holidays like "it used to be."
Except they're not.
Not when traditions no longer fit your families and when the person you're honoring might also be the one you're exhausted from caring for.
So let's talk about what no one else is saying.
👉 You don't have to recreate what used to be.
What if, instead of trying to make it "like it used to be," you asked yourself:
👉 What would feel good this year?
- A smaller gathering with just the people who bring joy, not stress.
- A store-bought dessert 😮 instead of baking (your mom's apple pie was legendary, but you're allowed to let it go)
- A quiet afternoon instead of a crowded restaurant.
Or skipping the holiday altogether and celebrating a random Tuesday instead. Trust me, the people you're caring for often care less about the "event" than they do about just being with you.
And if Mother's Day or Father's Day feels impossible this year because the parent you're honoring is also the one you're desperately trying to care for, we see you. That's one of the hardest emotional tangles brings.
We're always here to help, lend a hand, and take care of your parents when you need us. But we're also here to tell you, you are doing more than enough!
Want more stories and wisdom like this? May's newsletter is out, and it includes
❤️ A NEW "From the Desk of Dr. Merle Griff"
❤️ SarahCare Center Spotlight
❤️ Caregiver Tips
❤️ Recipes you'll actually use (No, not your Moms's apple pie, how about a no-bake strawberry icebox cake instead)
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