One of the first things I thought about as I processed my grief and the loss of my grandmother was my routine. Visiting her in the nursing home wasn’t just my nightly routine, but the part that my day revolved…
What Happens When The Caregiver Needs Care?
These last few weeks have been stressful on both the caregiving and entrepreneurial front. Aside from managing client work, I’ve been dealing with feelings of guilt on the caregiving side of things. If you follow me on Instagram, you may…
Celebrating the Contributions of Caregivers
This past week marked International Women’s Day, a global day to celebrate gender equality. It also made me think of the more than 50 million family caregivers (75 percent of whom are women) and the sacrifices that caregivers often make…
Caregiver Confessions: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
The life of a caregiver is never dull. From managing a loved ones care to handling their finances, caregiving is a 24/7 job. While I thought I already knew how to navigate most of the demands of caregiving (while still…
On This World Mental Health Day, Here’s How I Cope as a Caregiver
In honor of World Mental Health Day today, I wanted to take a minute to recognize the importance of making time for our mental health and well-being, both individually and within our communities. As a caregiver juggling a lot at…
Vanessa Goes to Washington
It has been 13 years since I graduated with a political science degree from The American University, and I am excited to be going back to Washington, DC! Well, not technically, so bear with me. As a thyroid cancer survivor…
Caregiver Confessions: Cleaning Out My Grandmother’s Home
You know those stretches in life that are just insanely busy? You keep thinking that things are going to calm down “as soon as,” but as soon as never quite seems to come. That’s what I’ve been dealing with for…
Reconnecting After a Tough Year
Hi! Remember me? I’m the blogger behind Living in Steil (yes, it is still pronounced ‘style’). I’m also a thyroid cancer survivor, Board Certified Patient Advocate, millennial caregiver, lifelong equestrian, and now, a co-founder. We’ll get to all the details…
