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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 1H 19M

Caregiving: The Weight of Grief & Decisions

from The Powder Room · host Ivy Ashley

Send us Fan MailCaregiving doesn’t just ask for your time — it asks for your strength, your voice, and sometimes… impossible decisions.In Part 2, we go deeper into the realities families don’t talk about enough. The tension. The guilt. The unspoken expectations. And the weight carried by the one who stays.We discuss:Navigating family members who say they’ll help — but don’t Making medical and end-of-life decisions others may not agree with Watching a fiercely independent parent become fully dependent The importance of having living wills, DNRs and clear directives in place The emotional aftermath of loss — grief, relief and everything in between This episode is not just about loss — it’s about clarity, preparation and the conversations families must have before it’s too late.If you’ve ever had to be strong for everyone else… this one is for you.

Send us Fan Mail Caregiving doesn’t just ask for your time — it asks for your strength, your voice, and sometimes… impossible decisions. In Part 2, we go deeper into the realities families don’t talk about enough. The tension. The guilt. The unspoken expectations. And the weight carried by the one who stays. We discuss: Navigating family members who say they’ll help — but don’t Making medical and end-of-life decisions others may not agree with Watching a fiercely independent parent ...

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