{"id":1039,"date":"2018-05-25T12:54:26","date_gmt":"2018-05-25T12:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.judithdhenry.com\/blog\/?p=1039"},"modified":"2025-06-02T22:09:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T22:09:01","slug":"from-caregiver-to-perennial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.judithdhenry.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/25\/from-caregiver-to-perennial\/","title":{"rendered":"From Caregiver to Perennial"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome! If\u00a0you’re visiting\u00a0my little patch of virtual soil, it\u2019s probably safe to say that you\u2019re a Caregiver. And because your identity is securely tethered to that role, it\u2019s hard to keep the parts of yourself alive that have nothing to do with caregiving. You know – the painter, the quilter, the photographer, the writer, the crafter, the gardener – to name a few.<\/p>\n

Well, now we\u2019re going to explore a second possibility, as well – that you\u2019ve come through caregiving, or another kind of soul-changing experience, and are wondering who you are or who you want to be in this new life of yours. You are what I call a Perennial<\/u><\/strong><\/a>. Someone strong enough to survive the winters of your life, and blossom with each new spring and summer, and in the fall – ready to reflect on the past and sow your hopes for the future.<\/p>\n

No matter which of these descriptions resonate with your amazing self, you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the plan. We\u2019re going to do some exploring, tap into our creative side, and gather up big handfuls of joy. Along the way, I\u2019ll share my own low-budget journey of self-discovery, art and writing prompts that go deep, <\/strong>inspiring conversations with women just like us, and tons more goodness.<\/p>\n

Of course, there\u00a0will always be lots of support and encouragement for those walking the caregiver path, because nothing will ever change the fact that You. Are. My. People. Just think of this as a mini-retreat where we open ourselves up to possibility, and embrace the potential of what comes next.<\/p>\n

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Still not sure? Here\u2019s a little Q & A to help you decide.<\/p>\n

Will it be mouthy and good-humored? Uh, hello, it\u2019s me.<\/p>\n

Open and honest? Still me.<\/p>\n

Positive and hopeful? Yes, more please.<\/p>\n

Fun, yet practical? As a bohemian soul with a bean-counter\u2019s brain, count on it.<\/p>\n

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