CAREGIVING WITHOUT GUILT: When Love Is Not Enough

By Dr. Regina K. Smith

Caregiving Without Guilt: When Love Is Not Enough

A Journey of Love, Legacy, and Liberation

By Dr. Regina Smith, DSW

"We take care of our own."

For generations, that phrase has defined love and duty in Black and Brown families.
But what happens when loyalty becomes exhaustion-and care turns into quiet suffering?

Caregiving Without Guilt: When Love Is Not Enough is a compassionate guide for anyone who loves deeply yet feels the cost of that love.
Drawing on more than 30 years in geriatric care, as a social worker, faith leader, and lifelong caregiver, Dr. Regina Smith helps readers heal from cultural expectations that glorify self-sacrifice and silence.

You'll learn how to:

- Reframe guilt and reclaim joy while caring for aging parents or loved ones.

- Navigate Medicaid, Medicare, and Pathways with confidence.

- Set boundaries that honor both faith and mental health.

- Recognize burnout and practice emotional and spiritual renewal.

- Build a network of care through Compassion Connection, a ministry model for churches and caregivers.

This book isn't just about caregiving-it's about freedom.

It's a reminder that you can love your family, serve with grace, and still choose yourself.

If you've ever whispered, "I can't do this anymore," this book will remind you-you already have.

And you are still worthy of rest, joy, and peace.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G1LQYP3B
• ISBN13: 9798273801455
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 93 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.2" x 5.0"