Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America
When to Use This Tool:
Use Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America when you feel unseen, overextended, or isolated in your caregiving role and need validation that your experience is part of a larger systemic issue—not a personal shortcoming. It’s especially powerful when you’re craving both emotional resonance and a deeper understanding of the cultural forces that make caregiving so unsustainable.
Why It Matters:
Through her personal story and sharp social critique, Kate Washington sheds light on the invisible labor and emotional toll of caregiving in America. This resource helps caregivers feel less alone, recognize the structural changes needed for true support, and reclaim compassion for themselves in the process.
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Kate Washington
Author
Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America
When to Use This Tool:
Use Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America when you feel unseen, overextended, or isolated in your caregiving role and need validation that your experience is part of a larger systemic issue—not a personal shortcoming. It’s especially powerful when you’re craving both emotional resonance and a deeper understanding of the cultural forces that make caregiving so unsustainable.
Why It Matters:
Through her personal story and sharp social critique, Kate Washington sheds light on the invisible labor and emotional toll of caregiving in America. This resource helps caregivers feel less alone, recognize the structural changes needed for true support, and reclaim compassion for themselves in the process.
Buy it here
Kate Washington
Author
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