Caregivers often feel pressure to stay strong and untouched by the suffering they witness. This article explores why that belief is unrealistic and harmful. It invites you to imagine a world without caregivers and reflects on why your wellbeing is part of the work itself. You deserve the same compassion you offer to others.

In many bereavement organizations, support systems for professionals are an afterthought—if they exist at all. While strong boundaries help, the reality is that compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, and burnout can