When Love and Pain Collide: A Moment From the Heart of a Dementia Care Partner

Advocacy isn’t always loud sometimes it’s the quiet persistence of asking again, sending another message, refusing to give up. When Doug whispered his truth about being tired of the pain, my heart broke, but my resolve grew stronger. Behind every chart is a person, and behind them is someone who loves them enough to fight like hell for their care. Being an advocate isn’t easy, but it is love in action.