Who Takes Care of the Woman Who Takes Care of Everyone?
There is often one woman everyone depends on. She checks on Mom or Dad. She remembers the appointments, medications, meals, and paperwork. She may also be working, running a business, caring for children or grandchildren, supporting a spouse, serving at church—and trying to keep her own life together.
And when someone asks, “How are you?”
She says, “I’m fine.”
But sometimes she isn’t.
You Are Not Alone
If caregiving feels heavy, there is a reason. According to the 2025 Caregiving in the U.S. report, about 63 million Americans—nearly 1 in 4 adults—are family caregivers. And 61% of family caregivers are women. Women also report significant emotional, physical, and financial strain from caregiving.
So hear this:
Being tired doesn’t mean you don’t love them. It means you’re human.”
Don’t Try to Carry Everything Alone
Sometimes help is available—we simply don’t know where to look.
Check with your county, state, and local Area Agency on Aging to learn what programs may be available for your loved one or for you as the caregiver. Depending on eligibility and location, resources can include respite care, transportation, meals, adult day services, caregiver support, and in-home assistance.
Caring for a Veteran?
Contact the VA’s Caregiver Support Program. The VA offers caregiver resources, education, support and, for eligible families, additional services and benefits.
The VA Caregiver Support Line:
📞 1-855-260-3274
Don’t automatically assume you won’t qualify. Make the call. Ask the questions. Find out what’s available.
Caregiver, You Matter Too
Self-care isn’t selfish—and it doesn’t have to mean an expensive vacation or spa day.
Take a walk. Sit quietly. Read your Bible. Pray. Meet a friend for lunch. Take the nap. Keep your own doctor’s appointment. Let somebody else help. Do something you enjoy that has absolutely nothing to do with caregiving.
And sometimes, simply say:
“I need a little time for me today.”
Sometimes the strongest woman in the family needs somewhere safe to put down her strength. God didn’t created you only to pour into everyone else until there’s nothing left of you.
Take care of the people you love—but don’t lose yourself while doing it. Ask for help. Accept help. Rest without guilt. And make room for you.
That, too, is Quiet Strength.
Continue Your Quiet Strength Journey
If you’ve been carrying a lot and need a little space to breathe, reset, and reconnect with yourself and God:
