The Thriving Caregiver: Navigating Challenges with Grace Strength and Prayer
CAREGIVER, YOU’RE DOING MORE THAN MOST PEOPLE COULD IMAGINE
If you’ve ever felt unseen, overwhelmed, or like you're carrying more than you were ever meant to, The Thriving Caregiver™ was written for you.
Whether you're caring for a parent, spouse, child with special needs, or another loved one, this book is both a compassionate companion and a practical resource to help you keep going without losing yourself along the way.
WHAT’S INSIDE
This is not a clinical guide or a generic pep talk. It’s a personal, real-world roadmap from someone who has lived it. You’ll find:
- Encouragement that truly understands the weight you carry
- Tangible strategies for setting boundaries and managing stress
- Tips for communicating, advocating, and asking for help
- Permission to take care of yourself without guilt
- Comfort for your soul and strength for your day-to-day
A VOICE FROM THE TRENCHES
Author Carolyn Wheeler wrote this book after her own life-altering caregiving journey. Her words are infused with authenticity, faith, and deep empathy for those doing the exhausting, sacred work of showing up every day.
WHO IT’S FOR
- Caregivers in any setting, at home, long-distance, or balancing work and care
- Friends or family of caregivers looking to better understand and support them
- Ministries, support groups, and professionals seeking tools for caregiver care
WHY IT MATTERS
Caregiving doesn’t come with a manual, but it should come with community. The Thriving Caregiver™ is here to remind you that you are not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out all by yourself.
A MISSION THAT GOES BEYOND
Every book purchase supports Daisy’s Place, a nonprofit offering short-term lodging to out-of-town caregivers whose loved ones are receiving medical treatment in Florence, Alabama. When you read this book, you’re also helping someone else get the rest and care they need.




