Caregivers Are The Real Care Bears
In 1985, I was six years old, and one of my favorite cartoons to watch after school and on Saturdays was The Care Bears. I remember sitting in front of the television with a bowl of Fruit Loops, entertained by ten colorful bears who possessed a special power when they came together as a team. Collectively, their colors created a rainbow that symbolized harmony, love, and togetherness. They embodied what teamwork looked like. Their names were "Tenderheart Bear," "Cheer Bear," "Funshine Bear," Grumpy Bear," "Good Luck Bear," "Bedtime Bear," "Friend Bear," "Love-a Lot Bear," "Wish Bear," and "Birthday Bear."
Many of us who go through cancer may feel like we are alone and that no one understands how we feel and the worries we have. We are engulfed in our emotional and physical states, trying to navigate how we will manage home life, continue working, and attend our kids' school…