November 2, 2026
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Forty years of caregiving — the hard lessons, the funny stories, the heartbreak, and the hope. Written by someone who’s been there.
Part memoir, part guidebook — this is the book I wish someone had handed me on my first day as a caregiver.
From Betty and the rainstorm to Bert who fired me — every chapter is a true story from my 40 years of caregiving. No textbook theories. Just real
life.
Each story comes with the lessons I learned — about communication, boundaries, self-care, and finding your voice. Lessons I earned the hard way so you don't have to.
Whether you're burned out, second-guessing yourself, or wondering if you're in the right field — this book says what we're all thinking but rarely say out loud.
Each chapter tells a true story — and each story carries a lesson that every caregiver needs to hear.
“A young woman with cerebral palsy, a dead wheelchair battery, and a mile-long push uphill in a rainstorm. The day I heard myself snap — and learned what it means to really listen.”
“From social work to nursing homes to finding my true fit in in-home caregiving. Five year of kissing frogs before finding my prince.
“A Vietnam vet, a quadriplegic, a former CEO who knew exactly how he wanted things done. He fired me after one week. What he taught me was worth a lifetime.”
For over forty years, Rochelle Miller has walked alongside the elderly, the disabled, and the vulnerable — as a caregiver, an advocate, and a friend. From group homes and nursing facilities to the intimate setting of in-home care, she’s done it all.
She’s had her heart broken by the work. She’s had days where she almost walked out. She’s been fired, verbally abused, and pushed past her limits. And she kept showing up — because this work isn’t just what she does. It’s who she is.
Home Made Care is the book she wishes someone had given her on Day One. It’s honest, funny, sometimes raw — and always real.
This isn’t a textbook. It’s a conversation with someone who understands — the exhaustion, the joy, the guilt, and the love that keeps you going.
Practice compassionate communication with mirror exercises, recording techniques
Free tests to help you understand if caregiving is your calling — or if a different path fits better.
Practical strategies and mindset tools to help you process rejection, rebuild confidence, and move forward with resilience.
Assessments, coping strategies, and recovery resources for when the work starts to weigh you down.
National and local for caregivers in crisis — because sometimes you need to talk to someone right now.
Resources on recognizing verbal abuse, protecting yourself, and knowing when and how to report it.
Caregiving can feel isolating — but it doesn’t have to be. A community is coming where you can share your frustrations, celebrate your wins, ask for advice, and know that someone truly gets it. A place where your voice matters.
Share your stories and be heard
Ask questions and get real advice
Connect with fellow caregivers who understand
Find resources, answers, and support
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Whether you’re a fellow caregiver, a reader with a story to share, or you’d like to have Rochelle speak at your event — she’d love to hear from you.
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