We begin Season 2 of I Didn’t Sign Up For This with a conversation that is as tender as it is powerful. Host Carolyn welcomes back her dear friend Theba, a familiar voice from Season 1, who shared her journey as a devoted caregiver to her mother living with Alzheimer’s. Today, Theba joins us on the cusp of a deeply personal milestone — the one-year anniversary of her mother’s passing.

Together, Carolyn and Theba revisit the moments that shaped her caregiving journey. They speak candidly about the complex emotions that surface when the role of caregiver comes to an end, the emotional and physical demands of daily care, and the intimate joys and moments of grace that Alzheimer’s could not take away. Theba opens up about how she has navigated this first year without her mother, the ways she continues to honor her memory, and how her experience has reshaped her understanding of love, resilience, and the value of community support.

This episode is for anyone who has ever loved and lost, for caregivers wondering what life will look like when their work is done, and for those seeking a reminder that healing is not a straight line — but love remains constant.

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