Breaking the Blocks
Breaking the Blocks
Rachel Pierman
Finding Your Voice as a Full-Time Carer Requires Immense Inner Strength
57 minutes Posted May 10, 2025 at 4:00 am.
Introduction to Kaz Holmes
Creative Healing for Carers
Derek's Stroke and Life Changes
The Hamster Wheel of Caregiving
Finding Balance as a Carer
Valuing Connection in a Disconnected World
To Do Different: Final Thoughts
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Resilience emerges as the central theme when textile artist Caz Holmes shares her journey as a full-time carer for her husband following his debilitating stroke. She offers profound insights into finding balance between caring for others and maintaining your own identity through creativity and connection. • Caz balances her renowned artistic career with caring for her husband Derek after his stroke in 2021 • The stroke left Derek with left-side weakness, limited vision, and spatial awareness...