So Much Has Happened: One Caregiver’s Emotional Journey

So Much Has Happened is a deeply personal expression of the emotional experience of caregiving. Through short reflections and intimate photographs, the author shares the quiet, often unspoken moments of supporting a loved one through a long cognitive decline.

Though centered on her journey with her husband, this book speaks to anyone who has stepped into the role of caregiver — especially those who have felt overwhelmed, invisible, or alone. With honesty and heart, it acknowledges the grief, love, frustration, tenderness, and transformation that caregiving brings.

You are not alone.

Caregiving is a journey often traveled in the shadows. In So Much Has Happened, Janis Hersh brings those shadows into the light, documenting her own transformation alongside her husband’s slow transition through neurodegenerative disease and cognitive decline.

Through her evocative photography and intimate reflections, Hersh captures the quiet, difficult, and profoundly tender moments that define the caregiving experience. This book a space for caregivers to see their own lives reflected and to feel less alone.

Inside these pages, you will find:

• Honesty: A raw, unfiltered look at the grief, love, and "invisible" moments of daily care.

• Validation: A gentle reminder that feeling overwhelmed is not a failure, but a natural part of the process.

• Guidance: An afterword by caregiving professionals offering practical insights on finding support and resources.

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