The Hard Stuff
Grief, guilt, resentment, and the things the caregiving industry won't touch. The emotional reality of watching someone disappear.
8 articles
The Hard StuffFebruary 18, 2026
How We Knew It Was Time for Hospice
How did we know it was the right time for hospice?
Bridgid Eversole
The Hard StuffFebruary 18, 2026
At the Crossroads
Recognizing when care shifts from cure to comfort
Dr. Justin Mutter
The Hard StuffNovember 17, 2025
If Your Care Looks Easy, Your Work Is Expert
When care feels seamless, it is because someone is quietly coordinating people, time, and risk.
Bridgid Eversole
The Hard StuffNovember 17, 2025
Care Is the Medicine
Celebrating caregivers and challenging the systems that rely on them even as they overlook them.
Dr. Justin Mutter
The Hard StuffSeptember 10, 2025
When Silence Leaves Families Guessing, Planning Brings Peace
Advanced care planning is one of the greatest gifts families can give each other.
Bridgid Eversole
The Hard StuffSeptember 10, 2025
Three Myths About Hospice That Keep Families in the Dark
From wishes to care: turning difficult conversations into confident decisions
Dr. Justin Mutter
The Hard StuffJanuary 21, 2025
The Science of Us-Care
Understanding the toll of caregiving and why supporting caregivers benefits everyone.
Dr. Justin Mutter
The Hard StuffJanuary 21, 2025
Recognizing Burnout, Reclaiming Joy
A caregiver shares their experience with burnout and the path back to finding joy.
Bridgid Eversole