The Turning Tides Library | Support & Resources for Carers

Our Mission

To empower unpaid carers to reclaim and prioritise themselves without guilt or burnout, through lived experience, practical education and meaningful resources.

Our Vision

A world where unpaid carers feel seen, supported and empowered to protect their own wellbeing while caring for Someone they love.

Our Point Of Difference

We focus on the carer. Helping unpaid carers reclaim more of their time, health, wellbeing and themselves while continuing to care for someone they love.

Living a Parallel Life: Why caring for someone else shouldn't mean disapearing yourself

"Is This It?" It's a thought I never expected to have. Yet there I was setting in yet another hospital waiting room.

By JD Brimblecombe | January 22, 2026 | Approx. 6 min. read

The Invisible Mental Load: When your mind never gets a day off

"I was exhausted. Not because I'd been running around all day. Because I couldn't stop thinking."

By JD Brimblecombe | February 20, 2026 | Approx. 6 min. read

Little & Often: How small changes can help you start reclaiming your life

"I'll do it when I have more time."

I can't tell you how many times I thought that.

The problem was, more time rarely appeared. Eventually, I realised that if I wanted things to change, I had to start with the time I already had.

By JD Brimblecombe | March 27, 2026 | Approx. 7 min. read

Before You Go

Thank you for visiting The Turning Tides Library. I hope these stories, insights and practical advice remind you that while caring for someone you love is an important part of your life, it should never mean losing yourself along the way.

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