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Love, Loss and Lung Cancer: A Caregiver's Story of Supporting Her Husband Through Terminal Illness
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In this frank and insightful conversation, we discuss the emotional challenges and hard realities of caregiving with Karyl Cunningham. Karyl was married for 18 years before her husband was diagnosed with stage three B lung cancer, a journey she describes as a 'crazy ride.' Having worked in the non-profit sector for over 25 years, Karyl shifted from her role as an Executive Director to a full-time caregiver. The conversation goes deep into her struggles to balance her responsibilities, her transformation into an in-home nurse, and the immense pressure to provide the best care possible. Karyl also reflects on gaining control of her life back after her husband's passing and her subsequent self-care journey. This episode highlights the importance of caring for oneself during and after a long-term care experience and the many different forms that caregiver support can take.
About Karyl:
Originally from Toledo, OH., Karyl Cunningham has worked in the non-profit field for over 25 years. Karyl has always had a passion for involving herself in this type of work for the greater good of society, people, and the communities in which they live.
Karyl feels that the beauty of the non-profit field is that you can present a different picture and impact of your mission while still being aligned with it, allowing people to connect in ways they usually would not, which leads toward creating an environment of community connection.
Karyl served as president/CEO of the historic Emanuel Community Center for 8 years and found that her greatest achievement was re-igniting the light of Emanuel and its purpose in a changing OTR community. With a great staff, board and volunteers, the center found itself amidst newfound recognition, but more importantly, living up to a mission of purpose and impact. Later, Karyl served as the director of the Cincinnati YMCA’s Black and Latino Achievers and finally wrapped up her career with American Red Cross and retired in 2021. Has as received various local, regional, and state accolades for her work in the non-profit field.
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