Caregiving is one of the most common experiences in adult life, but we don’t often talk about it. Whether you’re a young person caring for a parent or sibling, someone who left a career to care for a loved one, or a caregiver with hard-won advice to share, your experience matters.
We’re collecting stories from caregivers in southeast Michigan and western New York across all stages of life. We’re especially looking to hear from:
- Young caregivers: teens and young adults caring for a family member while managing school, work or early adulthood
- People who left the workforce: those who stepped back from a job or career to provide care, and what that decision cost or gave them
- Caregivers with advice: anyone who’s been through it and has something to share with those just starting out
We may ask how caregiving changed your life practically, emotionally or financially; what you wish you’d known earlier; what resources helped or failed you; and what you want people who’ve never been a caregiver to understand.
Share your story here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SNuJrsIuUjJSg0mMk5Sphe8MB-XEjcd3y0rtgxerpgw/edit
Responses may be used in published reporting but we will contact you for consent before using your story
Questions? Reach us at monica@nymisojo.com. We will read every submission.
