“Caring for the Caregiver”

    At RavenCareWear, we not only see the disabled and special needs, but we also see the caregiver. My cousin and Founder, GG, and I know and understand the caregiver journey because we have lived it. We are you. GG and I are first cousins, the daughters of identical twins. We have a lot in common because we share the same DNA, but we also have a lot in common outside of that. We have spent a significant portion of our lives as caregivers and, at times, giving care to more than one person at a time.

    GG cared for her special needs daughter, Raven, for 27 years, the last of which overlapped with caring for her dad, who had been diagnosed with cancer. After Raven passed, her mom's health started to decline, so she took care of both parents. After her dad passed away, her mom's health quickly began to deteriorate, and she moved in and cared for her until the end.

   I cared for a special needs loved one for 22 years, and 12 of those years overlapped with caring for my husband, who was critically ill with congestive heart failure. He lived with an LVAD for five and half years until he received heart and kidney transplants.

   So, here at RavenCareWear, our purpose is twofold: designing t-shirts that will be a voice for the special needs and disabled community and for those who love them and creating a place where you can feel free to open up and share your stories and feelings about your journey as a caregiver. Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for more caregiver videos and product information.

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      CAREGIVERS CORNER

   “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”

                              Isaiah 41:10

   Caring for individuals with special needs and disabilities is a journey filled with both challenges and joy. Your dedication, compassion, strength, patience, and resilience make a profound difference every day. Even when the tasks seem daunting, you push through. You are the heart and hope for those you care for, and your efforts do not go unnoticed. Each act of kindness and support creates a ripple effect, lifting their spirits and inspiring brighter futures. Your strength fosters hope, offering reassurance and possibility. Your resilience in the face of adversity provides a foundation for growth and optimism, creating an environment where individuals with special needs and disabilities can thrive and achieve their fullest potential. 

   RavenCareWear applauds the caregiver and understands that you, too, need help to do the awesome work that you do. For some strategies and tools to help you navigate the physical, mental, and social needs of your individual with special needs or disabilities, click Toolkit for Caregivers.