Stories from the Field

Guilt Isn’t Helping You.

It’s Just Making Everything Heavier. Guilt has a way of sneaking into care partnerships and making everything feel heavier than it already is. And ...
Shelley Pillado

I Slept at the Care Home Four Nights a Week.

Here’s Why I’d Do It Again. By the Fourth of July, we welcomed our second resident. Her name was Marla. Marla wasn’t a stranger ...
Shelley Pillado

Being the Strong One Is Exhausting—Here’s What Actually Helps

(And Why “Support” Has to Mean More Than Just Listening) A close friend reached out to me recently and asked a simple question: “Do ...
Shelley Pillado

Change Is Coming—Whether You’re Ready or Not.

 We learn during seasons of change. This is what I learned. I Cried Today. The text came out of nowhere. The words are heavy.Weighted ...
Shelley Pillado

Marla’s Story

Marla’s family has a secret…one that she wants to share with all of you. Marla has been undergoing changes in her cognitive function for ...
Shelley Pillado