New York, NY/ GlobePRWire / Feb 10, 2026 Caregiving is often described as an act of love, but few truly understand the emotional, physical, and financial toll it takes. In her deeply personal new memoir, I Am a Caregiver: A Love Story, Michelle Bailey opens the door to the unseen world of caregiving and invites readers into ten years of devotion, heartbreak, and resilience as she cared for her husband through devastating illness and disability.
Bailey, a behavioral science professional and lifelong helper, never imagined how unprepared she would feel when her husband became bedridden and dependent on her for survival. Her book describes a journey that begins with a life-altering medical crisis and unfolds through years of daily care, burnout, advocacy, and enduring love.
“This is not a how-to manual,” Bailey says. “It is a human story. It is about love, grief, exhaustion, and hope. And it is for every person who has ever felt invisible while caring for someone they love.”
The book moves through powerful sections. You will find Before the Fall, Crisis and Transition, Love and Perspective, Burnout and Survival, Closure and Identity, and Legacy. Readers will find an honest portrait of caregiving from the first shock to the long aftermath. Bailey shares moments of fear, anger, humor, and tenderness, capturing what it truly means to hold a family together under relentless pressure.
Beyond the personal narrative, I Am a Caregiver also sheds light on the growing caregiving crisis. As populations age and healthcare costs rise, millions of families are quietly taking on unpaid caregiving roles. Bailey highlights startling statistics and systemic gaps, including the lack of financial support and coverage for caregivers, while calling for broader public awareness and policy change.
At its heart, this book is a love story, a truly thought-provoking one at that. Since it spans decades of partnership, sacrifice, and shared courage, every reader will find something to relate to. Bailey emerges as a beacon of hope for caregivers, spouses, adult children, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and anyone who wants to understand what happens behind closed doors when illness reshapes a family.
The book also includes resources, inspirational quotes, and information to empower caregivers with knowledge and encouragement.
I Am a Caregiver: A Love Story is a tribute to those who care, a call to action for society, and a reminder that love, even in its hardest form, can be a force, a force so powerful, so commanding that it can conquer any hurdle that comes its way.
About the Author
Michelle Bailey, M.A., is a behavioral science professional, community advocate, and lifelong caregiver. She has worked in helping professions throughout her career and has published research-based writing and children’s books. She currently resides in Northern California and continues to write, create, and advocate for caregivers.
Book Information
Title: I Am a Caregiver: A Love Story
Author: Michelle Bailey, M.A.
Publisher: Global Ink Publishing Inc.
Release: 2025
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