She also practices self‑care—an often overlooked component of caregiving. After a long day, she spends fifteen minutes at the town’s small lake, watching the water ripple, and then journals her thoughts. “If I don’t recharge my own batteries, I can’t be the ‘mommy’ she needs,” she reflects.
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“Of course,” Jennifer replied, sliding into the chair beside him. “Let’s make it the best part of the journal.” watching the water ripple