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LaShawn Splane-Wilburn
May 27, 20165 min read
You Are A Caregiver…Too
The value of identity of course is that so often with it comes purpose. - Richard Grant In addition to being a husband, wife, mother,...
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La Shawn Splane-Wilburn
May 25, 20168 min read
Caregiving & Marriage - The Strain On Your Union
"To keep your marriage brimming, With love in the loving cup, Whenever you're wrong, admit it; Whenever you're right, shut up." - Ogden...
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La Shawn Splane-Wilburn, Family Caregiver
May 23, 20165 min read
CAREGIVER TOOL KIT: Self Care - An Investment In Your Quality Of Life
"When you make a commitment to a relationship, you invest your attention and energy in it more profoundly because you now experience...
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La Shawn Splane-Wilburn
May 9, 20163 min read
Do You Trust Your Caregiver Instinct?
"Don't you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct." - Barbara Corcoran What is Instinct any way? According to Webster’s...
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La Shawn Wilburn
Apr 27, 20166 min read
CAREGIVER TOOL KIT: CRISIS MANAGEMENT
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. - Colin Powell What I have...
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La Shawn Splane-Wilburn, Family Caregiver
Apr 25, 20164 min read
GO ANYWAY – SELF CARE IS FORCED UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND ITS VALUE
Photo Credit: DetroitFreePress.com/walkingman "You will enrich your life immeasurably if you approach it with a sense of wonder and...
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La Shawn Splane-Wilburn
Apr 6, 20167 min read
Caregiver Tool Kit: Balancing Independence With Needs – Being The Best Support While Respecting Our
Image Credit: Vewdo.com Letting go helps us to to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. It allows others...
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La Shawn Splane-Wilburn
Feb 1, 20167 min read
MENTAL HEALTH FAMILY CAREGIVING: Being Realistic About Your Journey & Your Goals
I've learned over the years that people are human and have mood swings, regardless of how talented they are. Today, I'm looking at life...
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La Shawn Wilburn - Family Caregiver & Founder of
Jan 8, 20165 min read
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF TO TAKE YOUR CAREGIVING JOURNEY FROM STRUGGLE TO STRIVING
"If there is no struggle, there is no progress." - Frederick Douglass How often do you place your feet on the floor in the morning and...
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La Shawn Wilburn - Family Caregiver & Founder of
Jan 6, 20166 min read
WHEN SELF SACRIFICE IS TRADED FOR SELF CARE: THE CAREGIVER MARTYRDOM COMPLEX
Image Credit: JesusWalks.com “Surely it was a good way to die, in the place of someone else, someone I loved.” ― Stephenie Meyer,...
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La Shawn Wilburn - Family Caregiver & Founder
Jan 4, 20165 min read
WHERE AM I GOING TO FIND THE TIME FOR THAT? - WHEN SELF CARE IS A FOUR-LETTER WORD!
How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How...
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La Shawn L. Splane-Wilburn, Founder of Homagi
Feb 22, 20157 min read
LONG TERM CARE: WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES 12 – What happens when the safety net has a tear?
You go into Human Resources fill out new hire paperwork and when it comes to your insurance you pick out your 401K, health insurance,...
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La Shawn Wilburn
Feb 22, 20153 min read
The Secret Society of Mental Health Caregivers
"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he...
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La Shawn Wilburn
Feb 21, 20155 min read
Why Categories?
We place people in categories, not always intentionally but it happens. Sometimes we are not aware. Most times we don’t admit it....
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