The book
Staying in the Trenches
Written for caregivers who are still in it — and need something more durable than a motivational push.
What it's about
Three questions every caregiver eventually asks
How do I think about this? Does any of it mean something? And how long can I actually keep going? The book takes each one seriousl
Part One — Mindset
Naming what's true about the season you're in, and learning thinking habits that hold up under pressure.
Part Two — Purpose
Ideas are only useful if a tired caregiver can act on them this week.
Part Three — Sustainability
Rest, boundaries, asking for help, and building a support structure that doesn't depend on you being superhuman.
Companion resource
The discussion guide
A free-standing guide designed for small groups, Sunday classes, care teams, and support circles working through the book together.
Chapter prompts
A handful of open questions per chapter, written for real conversation rather than right answers.
Group flow
Suggested session outlines with timing so a facilitator can lead without preparing from scratch.
Reflection pages
Space for private notes, prayer, and one small commitment before the next gathering.
Questions
Before you start reading
Before you start reading Who is this book for?
Family caregivers, professional caregivers, and the pastors, friends, and volunteers who support them. If you’re responsible for someone else’s wellbeing over a long stretch of time, it was written with you in mind.