Because You Deserve to Breathe, Too.
At My Healing Places, we walk alongside family caregivers of chronically or terminally ill parents, offering a safe space to breathe, rest, and be restored. You give so much of yourself—we’re here to give back to you.
Who We Are
My Healing Places is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women caregivers through the often overwhelming journey of caring for a terminally ill parent. With compassion at the heart of everything we do, we provide self-care and wellness opportunities, financial literacy programs, and emotional support through trusted partnerships and heartfelt community connection.
Our Vision
A world where every caregiver feels supported, valued, and whole.
Our Support Pillars
Holistic Support for Caregivers Balancing Compassion and Responsibility
Empowered Caregiving
Self-care events, wellness retreats, and virtual sessions to restore your energy and focus.
Legacy & Livelihood
Practical financial planning and wealth strategies tailored for those balancing caregiving and leadership
Respite & Relief
Partner connections and curated resources to help caregivers find trustworthy respite services
Caregiver Connect
A private, nurturing online community where caregivers encourage, support, and grow together
Why We Exist
Caregivers are often the silent backbone of their families—but who cares for the caregiver? We do. Whether it’s finding financial guidance, a safe space to share, or simply a moment to breathe, we are here to help you care for yourself while you care for your loved one.
A Welcome Message from Zelda Stanfield
Founder & Executive Director
Welcome to My Healing Places. As the founder, I created this community out of my own journey of love, loss, and caregiving. After caring for both of my parents during their battles with cancer, I experienced firsthand the emotional, physical, and spiritual toll caregiving can take—especially while trying to maintain a career and personal well-being. I know the quiet strength it requires and the isolation it can sometimes bring. That’s why My Healing Places exists—to provide women caregivers with the support, encouragement, and resources they need to breathe, heal, and thrive. You are not alone here—this is your place to be seen, supported, and strengthened.
To Your Wellness!
Resources We Love
Caregiver Allies & Referrals
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AARP Family Caregiving: Tools, advice, and free guides for caregivers of all ages.
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Family Caregiver Alliance: Education, advocacy, and support groups for family caregivers.
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National Alliance for Caregiving: Research and policy shaping caregiving at the national level.
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Eldercare Locator: A free U.S. government resource to connect you with local aging services.
Our Mission
To provide practical support, meaningful connection, and wellness resources that empower caregivers to prioritize their own well-being without guilt.
Breathe and Believe: A 30-Day Caregiver Journal
Discover daily encouragement and guided reflections with our companion resource, Breathe and Believe: A 30-Day Reflections Journal for Caregivers, available now on Amazon.
This beautifully designed journal offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and regain strength through faith and focus.
10% of sale proceeds will be donated to MHP
A Note From the Founder - Zelda Stanfield
"Being a caregiver changed my life—and journaling helped save it."
When my father was diagnosed with cancer, and later when my mother received her diagnosis, I stepped into the role of caregiver out of love, but not without cost. The stress, emotional exhaustion, and grief—especially after my mother’s sudden passing—nearly swallowed me whole. But in the quiet moments, I began to write. Page by page, I poured out my prayers, pain, and hope. That practice became a lifeline. And eventually, it became a mission.
My Healing Places was born from those deeply personal pages. It’s a space I created for women like me—caregivers past and present—who are giving so much to their loved ones while trying not to lose themselves in the process. Here, we honor your story, restore your spirit, and remind you: your healing matters too.
“Why Journaling Matters for Caregivers”
Caregiving comes with a storm of emotions—love, guilt, fear, fatigue, grief—and many of those feelings have nowhere to land. Journaling gave me a safe place to release, reflect, and breathe. That’s why journaling is one of the things at the heart of My Healing Places. Whether you’re in the thick of caregiving or navigating life after loss, journaling can help you process, pray, and prioritize your own healing. Through guided journals, workshops, and daily encouragement, we’ll help you reconnect with the most important person in this story—you.
🖊️ Start Your Healing Journey:
Download your FREE GIFT "Journaling Through Caregiving and Grief" a list of 10 journaling prompts created to help you find peace, strength, and clarity one day at a time.
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Your Gift Heals More Than You Know
When you give, you help us provide a lifeline to family caregivers who often pour from an empty cup. Your donation supports:
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Wellness events
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Financial empowerment tools
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Online community building
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Respite care partnerships
Donation Options: $25 | $50 | $100 | Custom Amount
Breathing Through Life's Moments
The My Healing Places blog, shares stories of encouragement, enlightenment and hope.
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