Book Description

Transitions are never easy. Especially if you are the caregiver of a child, teen, or adult with a disability. Who Will Love Me invites you along on one woman's journey of finding hope and joy through the process of becoming the unexpected caregiver of her sister with Down syndrome after the sudden death of their mother. Open your mind and heart and you will find yourself taking steps toward healing, embracing growth, and even discovering new possibilities as you surrender limitations for yourself, your family, and even your loved one with a disability.Through the author's personal story and questions following each chapter, Who Will Love Me helps the reader understand and process the concepts that: 1) there IS hope - they are not alone with their feelings and unique situation of caring for a child/adult with a disability, and 2) it's okay to let go and allow their child or loved one be loved by others. Who Will Love Me provides "next steps" to begin the process of planning for suitable long-term care. Themes: Give hope, heals pain, provides guidance"A truthful, loving and at times heartbreaking view into the lifelong drama of faithfully caring for a relative with a disability."Audience includes anyone who is caring for, is closely associated with or cares about individuals with disabilities, including: primary care givers (parents, siblings, guardians) and advocators (attorneys, estate planners, financial planners, doctors, advocacy organizations and special interest groups).Kaleen Marshall is a professional coach, speaker, trainer and author who is passionate about helping people move forward along their journey. She is the founder of The Viaggio Group, a professional coaching and leadership consulting firm. Over the course of her coaching career, Kaleen has successfully lead hundreds of individuals and small groups through life-changing growth processes. Passionate about equipping people to grow personally, Kaleen strives to add value to the lives of those who truly want to make an impact in their business, their own lives and the lives of others. Kaleen and her husband Wally, reside in reside in Algonquin, IL and have two adult sons.