How Witches Handle “Exhausted by Caregiving” – Ep. 274

Today, we're looking at understanding the stress of caregiving and how witches manage this exhaustion.

Our discussion draws on the experiences of my friend Steve, a caregiver to his aged parents at a nursing home. Steve’s experiences expose the traumatic stress and emotional burden associated with repeated exposure to suffering. As caregivers, this can lead to what is known as compassion fatigue.

To combat this, I share three practical insights.