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Caregiving Is Crucial: How to Support Caregivers and Why It Matters So Much
By Tracy Brower — 2021
During the pandemic, the types of people who need support and the kinds of care they need have expanded.
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People’s sense of self-worth is pivotal to their ability to look clearly at the hurt they’ve caused. The more solid one’s sense of self regard, the more likely that that person can feel empathy and compassion for the hurt party, and apologize from an authentic center.4