The Silent Burnout: What Every Caregiver Needs to Hear Right Now

The silent burnout is destroying caregivers, and it's time we talked about it. If you're caring for someone you love while slowly disappearing yourself, this episode might save your life. We're diving deep into the burnout that 70% of caregivers experience but never name, the toxic positivity that keeps us suffering in silence, and the radical truth about why asking for help isn't failure—it's survival.

This isn't another 'self-care' lecture. This is the real talk about what happens when loving someone costs you everything, and how to find your way back to yourself without abandoning them.

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General Caregiver Support - This is a long list, but you will find Canada, UK and Australia specific below as well. As they're all online, they're accessible from most anywhere.

• Caregiver Action Network (CAN): This organization provides education, peer support, and resources. You can connect with other caregivers through their online community.

  • Link: https://www.caregiveraction.org/

• Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA): FCA offers a variety of virtual support groups for caregivers across the country. They have a general group, as well as specialized groups.

  • Link: https://www.caregiver.org/support-groups/

• The Caregiver Space Community: This is a large, active Facebook group where caregivers can connect and share advice.

  • Link: https://www.thecaregiverspace.org/community/caregiver-space-community-facebook/

• Working Daughter: A private Facebook group and community for women balancing a career with caregiving responsibilities.

  • Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingdaughter/

• Duet: While based in Arizona, Duet offers virtual support groups for caregivers nationwide. They also have a helpful online interest form to match you with a group.

  • Link: https://www.duetaz.org/

Disease-Specific Support

• Alzheimer's Association: This organization offers online support groups for those caring for loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. They also have a free online community called ALZConnected.

  • Link: https://www.alz.org/help-support/community

• CancerCare: Provides free, professionally-led online support groups for caregivers of people with cancer.

  • Link: https://www.cancercare.org/support_groups

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI has a Family Support Group for those with a loved one who has a mental health condition. Many of these groups are virtual.

  • Link: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Family-Support-Group

• Hilarity for Charity (HFC): This organization offers free, virtual support groups for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's. The groups are facilitated by social workers.

  • Link: https://wearehfc.org/support/

• National Multiple Sclerosis Society: They provide several virtual communities and support groups for family caregivers of individuals living with MS.

  • Link: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources/Find-an-MS-Support-Group

Additional Resources

• AARP Family Caregiving: AARP hosts a private Facebook group where caregivers can connect and find valuable resources.

  • Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aarpfamilycaregivers

• Well Spouse Association: This group is specifically for spouses and partners of people with chronic illnesses or disabilities, offering both online and phone support groups.

  • Link: https://www.wellspouse.org/

• Courageous Parents Network: This network provides resources and a community for parents and other caregivers of children with serious illnesses.

  • Link: https://courageousparentsnetwork.org/

United Kingdom (UK)

• Carers UK: This is the leading national charity for unpaid carers in the UK. They offer a range of support, including "Carers Connect," a moderated online forum where you can connect with other carers. They also run "Care for a Cuppa," which are virtual meetups for an informal chat.

  • Link: https://www.carersuk.org/

    
    

• Alzheimer's Society: The UK's Alzheimer's Society provides online support groups specifically for those caring for someone with dementia. These are peer support groups facilitated by a staff member.

  • Link: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

    
    

• Carers Trust: Carers Trust is another large charity supporting carers in the UK. While they work with local partners, they also have a strong online presence and resources.

  • Link: https://carers.org/

Canada

• Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence: This organization offers various resources and aims to create a national strategy for caregiving. They provide a community hub and other resources to support caregivers.

  • Link: https://canadiancaregiving.org/

    
    

• Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO): The OCO provides a variety of peer support options, including online support groups and one-on-one peer support. They have specialized groups, such as for young caregivers or those whose caregiving role has changed.

  • Link: https://ontariocaregiver.ca/

    
    

• Canadian Cancer Society: This organization runs an online community called CancerConnection.ca, which is a safe place for people with cancer and their caregivers to connect, share experiences, and find support.

  • Link: https://cancer.ca/en/living-with-cancer/how-we-can-help/online-support

    
    

• VON Canada: VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) offers caregiver peer support groups that allow you to share feelings, problems, and ideas with others in similar situations.

  • Link: https://von.ca/en/von-care/caregiver-supports

Australia

• Carer Gateway: This is a government-funded program that provides free services and support for carers. They offer online peer support groups and a community forum where you can connect with others in a safe, moderated space.

  • Link: https://www.carergateway.gov.au/

    
    

• Dementia Australia: This organization is the national peak body for people living with dementia, their families, and carers. They offer a range of support, including support groups. You can contact their National Dementia Helpline to find a group near you or access their online resources.

  • Link: https://www.dementia.org.au/

    
    

• Carers Australia: Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia's unpaid carers. They advocate for carers and work with state-level associations to provide local support services and programs.

  • Link: https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/

    
    

These organizations provide valuable resources and support tailored to the specific needs and regulations of each country.