Breathe, Just Breathe

Aging is both a blessing and a heart-wrenching, exhausting journey.

This heartfelt mother-daughter memoir is a much-needed embrace for anyone navigating love, loss, and the demands of caregiving. With honesty, grace, and humor, Jan shares how a few rescheduled appointments slowly unfolded into full-time elder care-and, ultimately, into a breaking point of physical and mental exhaustion.

In the name of love, she learned the hard but vital truth: self-care isn't selfish-it's essential.

Jan's story is a reminder to give yourself the same compassion, respect, and permissions that you so freely offer others. Alongside her deeply personal reflections, she offers practical, easily implemented tools that can support and sustain caregivers on their own journeys.

"Jan's beautiful poetry soothes your heart while her practical tips on self-care are important reminders that can be life savers." - Brecia Kralovic-Logan, author of The Spiral of Creativity - Mastering the Art of a Spirited Life

"Part poetry, part grit, mixed with a lot of love, this story brings us to something many of us have experienced."

- Gloria Wolf, author of Paradox 3.5, Crystal Reports for Dummies

"Jan's book is an endearing story of a mother and daughter's life together, and how to navigate through the tough end-of-life process...Definitely one to share!"

- Suzanne Saint John, LPN