Abby
Abby, a social worker from Maryland, began her caregiving journey at the age of nine when her grandmother suffered a brain aneurysm. By the time Abby turned 11, she became her grandma’s primary caregiver.
Pedro
Pedro is originally from Brazil, and moved to the United States when he was 21. While he lived in Brazil, he was a caregiver from the age of 12 for his grandmother, who had pulmonary fibrosis. Pedro was one of several family members who cared for his grandmother, but...
Nayma
While Nayma’s siblings live with their parents, Nayma is the backbone of her siblings’ care team. Their parents came to the United States from Mexico as adults and have faced difficulties overcoming the language barrier. Nayma’s past, present, and future are shaped by...
Gabriel
A recent high school graduate, Gabe grew up in a household with his mom, 3 siblings (he is the youngest), and his grandpa who had a serious mental illness. Gabe spent much of his childhood helping around the house and caring for his grandpa. Being a caregiver at such...