Taking a Brief Holiday Pause

Dear Readers,

I'm going to step away from the newsletter for a couple of weeks to recharge with my family over the holidays. I'll be back in your inbox on January 5th, picking up right where we left off with our regular weekly conversations.

I know the holidays can be complicated when you're caregiving. The routines that keep things manageable get disrupted. Family gatherings might be harder to navigate. And while everyone else seems to be on vacation, your responsibilities stay pretty much the same.

So here's my hope for you: if you can grab even small moments to rest – even just 15 minutes with your coffee before the day kicks into gear – take them. You don't have to earn those moments. You've already put in the work that matters most.

I'll see you in the New Year, ready to tackle whatever's on your mind. Until then, you've got this. You're doing better than you probably think you are.

Wishing you happy holidays and a blessed 2026,

Donna

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