Caregiver to Creators

08/31/2026

I was just thinking...

For those of you who are caregivers—or who spend a whole lot of your life taking care of everyone else...

When you think about something you want to do for yourself, what usually gets in the way?

Maybe it's a project you've wanted to start, something creative, getting healthier, starting a business, writing that book, or just something that's yours.

What stops you?

🔘 I just don't have the time
🔘 I'm too mentally or physically drained
🔘 I don't even know where to start
🔘 I start, but life gets in the way

And if it's something completely different, tell me in the comments. I'm curious.

08/10/2026

I know, I know… it’s only August. 😂

But this morning I’ve been getting the wheels turning for the 2026 holiday season!

When you’re building a business, writing books, creating content, or selling your work, the holidays have a funny way of sneaking up on you. I’d much rather start planning now than be running around like a crazy woman come November. 😂

There are some exciting things I want to get ready this year, so it’s time to start putting those plans into motion.

Tell me—are you an early holiday planner, or do you refuse to even THINK about Christmas until after Thanksgiving? 🎄😂

08/01/2026

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” - C.S. Lewis

06/19/2026

Confession time:

I've never trusted people who act like they know everything. 😅

As caregivers, parents, writers, and humans in general, we're all learning as we go. The moment I think I've got something figured out, life hands me a brand-new lesson.

Today's blog post is about staying teachable, embracing growth, and being willing to say, "I didn't know that."

Because growth happens when we stay curious. 🌱

Read More: https://debbieforand.com/blog/2026/06/18/room-for-growth-staying-teachable-as-a-caregiver-and-creator/

06/18/2026

Caregiving may become a huge part of our identity, it should never be the only part.

Our loved ones need us, but we need something too. We need purpose, creativity, and dreams that belong to us.

05/05/2026

I finally mapped out everything I’ve been building…

Turns out, I wasn’t all over the place.
I was building something real.

Caregiver.
Creator.
And learning how to take care of myself in the middle of it all.

If you’ve been feeling that pull too…
you’re in the right place. 💚

05/01/2026

Lately, I’ve realized something:

Exhaustion isn’t always from doing too little.

Sometimes it comes from doing too much of what was never truly aligned in the first place.

For years, I felt pressure to keep up—social media, trends, opportunities, everyone else’s pace.

And honestly? That kind of pressure can leave you feeling mentally scattered and disconnected from yourself.

These days, I’m learning that I don’t need to keep up with everyone else.

I need to stay aligned with what actually fits my life, my goals, and my peace.

Because not every shiny opportunity is meant for us.

And sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is stop chasing.

I dive deeper into this in my newest article:
You Don’t Need to Keep Up—You Need to Align

04/15/2026

Caregivers don’t get to pause life… but we can shift how we move through it.

Right now I’m focusing on rebuilding, resetting, and taking care of me too.
Still here. Just in a softer rhythm. 💛

What’s one small way you can take care of yourself today?

04/13/2026

We needed that break more than I realized.

Time away.
Quiet.
Space to just be for a little while. But coming home? That hit differently.

There’s this moment where everything comes rushing back all at once…
and it’s harder than people talk about.

I wrote about that feeling today and what I’m learning from it 💚

Rest, reality, and what I’m calling re-entry overwhelm.

04/11/2026

Caregiving is love in action…

…but some days?
it’s just plain exhausting.

And there isn’t always time for a full reset.

So I’m curious…

What’s one small thing you do to refill your cup?