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Caregiving Doesn’t Pause at the Hospital Doors
Holding Dad's hand while he talks about the visions he is having of people and objects that he knows are not really there. Comforting him...

Heidi Van Kirk
Apr 12, 20252 min read


People Pleasing - Stop Saving Seats
Posted without reviews or edits, just authentic and raw sharing. Enjoy or scroll by. Either way. April 9, 2025 I sat with my elbows on my...

Heidi Van Kirk
Apr 10, 20254 min read


From Cubicles to Bedrails: The Gen X Career Shift to Caregiving
If you were born between 1965 and 1980, you’re a proud member of Generation X. We were the ones who grew up watching Saturday morning...

Heidi Van Kirk
Apr 8, 20255 min read


Gen X and the Reluctant Art of Surviving Monday
Ah, Monday. For those of us in Generation X (born between the late ‘60s and early ‘80s), Monday is like the unsolicited fax you didn’t...

Heidi Van Kirk
Apr 7, 20255 min read


Silos Are for Corn, Not Collective Decision Making
Effective communication and transparency are crucial for successful collaborative problem-solving. Throughout the years, I have remained...

Heidi Van Kirk
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Under Pressure
As a full-time single mom working over 50 hours a week, I faced enormous stress when my dad fell seriously ill. Balancing his care, my...

Heidi Van Kirk
Apr 2, 20252 min read


X Marks the Spot Where You Find Support and Community. Welcome to Gen Xpectations.
Life is all the experience you need to mentally prepare for the possibility of losing a loved one unexpectedly. Human connection is all...

Heidi Van Kirk
Apr 1, 20253 min read


Why Am I Here?
On the big day of honoring my brother, Mom and I made a trip to Rockford first to show equal support and love to my Dad before he went...

Heidi Van Kirk
Mar 30, 20252 min read
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