And Then Something Like Caregiving Happens

In this powerful conversation, Lucinda Koza talks with her longtime friend Melissa Gillis — caregiver, mom of twins, and therapist — about navigating life after a decade of caring for her mom with Huntington’s Disease. They share honest reflections on anticipatory grief, meeting loved ones where they are, finding your “tribe,” and letting go of toxic positivity.

With equal parts humor, raw truth, and hope, they explore how to:

• Accept your loved one’s changing abilities without forcing the past
• Hold both love and frustration in caregiving
• Rebuild your identity after your role shifts
• Prepare your kids to handle life’s messiness

Whether you’re deep in the caregiving trenches or on the other side, this episode will remind you: it’s possible to feel balanced, fulfilled, and whole again.

🎧 Listen now for real stories, laughter, and life-changing perspective.

Contact Melissa Gillis for caregiver coaching services: [e-mail]