Handle with Care: My life as a young carer, the loss of my parents and how I learned to live again

Rochelle cares for her mother through a terminal brain tumor, providing a window into the life of a young carer. Handle with Care is a moving, painfully honest account of the agony of loss and the transformative power of grief.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 352 pages
\n Publication date: 04 March 2021
\n Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd
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In this heart-wrenching and inspirational memoir, Rochelle tenderly cares for her beloved mother as she battles a terminal brain tumor. Handle with Care offers a poignant glimpse into the life of a young caregiver, showcasing Rochelle's immense sensitivity and profound emotional depth.

When her mother falls gravely ill, at the age of 25, Rochelle makes the courageous decision to leave her new job and return home to become her mother's full-time carer, overseeing the care of her sisters as well. Initially diagnosed with a stroke, the illness takes a devastating turn and leads to a terminal cancer diagnosis. Rochelle unwaveringly stands by her mother's side, providing unwavering support as the illness gradually makes everyday life increasingly challenging. In the face of unimaginable pain, Rochelle remains by her mother's side until the very end, offering solace and comfort in her final moments.

However, the journey does not end there for Rochelle. While still grappling with the profound loss of her mother, she must find the strength to re-enter the world and begin the process of healing. Handle with Care is a poignant and brutally honest account of the agony of loss and the transformative power of grief. It serves as an emotional handbook for anyone who has faced the unimaginable pain of losing a loved one. Rochelle's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the indomitable love that can withstand even the most challenging circumstances.

\n Weight: 270g\n
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 33 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781789460353\n \n