The Tender Warrior

How I Took My Life Back

When life narrows in one direction, you have to expand it in another.

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Vicki Tull
Apr 15, 2026
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Caregiving Shrinks Your World. Here’s How I Took Mine Back.

When I was a caregiver for my husband, my world became very small.

It happened slowly. Then all at once.

After my husband’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, I stepped fully into the role of caregiver. Our life—once shared, social, outward-facing—began to narrow as his dependence grew. What I didn’t expect w…

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