10/22/2026
I Never Got Over a Good Coat
I left fashion years ago. My closet never got the memo.
This coat has amazing zippers. L-O-V-E them. I know. Some things you just don’t outgrow, right?
I think people sometimes assume that when I left fashion for home care, I traded something fun for something heavy. And I understand why. A lot of my work is with families going through some of the hardest moments of their lives.
But that’s not the whole picture. Not even close.
There’s a lot of laughing in this work too. More than you'd think. A client teasing her caregiver about how she makes her coffee. A daughter who finally relaxes enough on the phone to crack a joke, because she knows Mom’s okay today.
Laughter is one of the greatest rewards we can receive in this business.
You can take care of someone in a serious way and still bring some lightness into the room. I’ve watched my caregivers do it every day.
So yes, I still love a good coat. And I still love this work, heavy parts and all.
What’s something from your old life you never quite let go of?