Caregiver Recovery – When Your Care Journey Ends

Kim Hegwood | February 19, 2025

In this episode of Life Happens, host Kim Hegwood sits down with Christina Keys to explore the emotional journey of caregiver recovery after a loved one has passed. Christina shares her powerful story of caring for her mother and the deep impact of losing her father during that time, revealing the emotional challenges she faced as she balanced grief with caregiving responsibilities.

As Christina reflects on life after her mother’s passing, she provides insight into the reality of life beyond caregiving, highlighting how her experiences differed from her expectations. She also introduces the concept of “caregiver recovery,” explaining how it differs from traditional grief and the unique emotional landscape caregivers face when their care journey ends. Christina offers practical tips and suggestions to help caregivers approach this transition period with self-compassion and resilience, sharing valuable advice for finding healing after the intense demands of caregiving.

Tune in to hear Christina’s compassionate guidance on navigating life after caregiving, and learn strategies to support your own recovery and healing.

Contact Christina:
Email: Christina@christinakeys.com
Text Line: (281) 218-0880(281) 218-0880
Website: www.christinakeys.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinakeys/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KeysForCaregiving-Community
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@keysforcaregiving

About Christina:
Christina Keys went from a career woman to a caregiver when her mother had a life-changing stroke in 2013. She cared for her for 10 years. Turning a mess into a message, She is now a National Speaker and Advocate as well as the Founder and CEO of Keys For Caregiving where she is Connecting businesses, and Family Caregivers to collectively transform the Care Space community and amplify our voices for change.

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