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June 2025
WHEN CARING LEAVES YOU DRAINED
Nurturing yourself is not selfish—it’s
essential.” – Sarah Bishop
You’re the one people call when something
needs fixing. You’re the calendar keeper,
appointment booker, advocate, and cheer
squad. You juggle family, life, maybe work,
and often the demands of navigating NDIS
plans and support. You’re always there for
everyone else.
But who’s there for you?
This month, let’s talk about nurturing the
nurturer—because whether you’re an
unpaid carer, an NDIS participant, or
supporting a loved one through complex
needs, your needs matter too. And I
promise you, nurturing yourself doesn’t
have to be another thing on the to-do list. It
can be gentle, grounding, and even a little
bit magical.
Step 1: Acknowledge That You’re Worth
Nurturing
Let’s be real—so many of us in the caring
space feel like our own needs come last. We
tell ourselves,
