You are not alone

For Caregivers


Before I wrote fiction, I was a family caregiver through my husband’s twenty-year journey with Multiple Myeloma. What I learned became my first book.

Cover of Coming Home to Yourself: Care for the Caregivers by Amy Derck

The book

Coming Home to Yourself: Care for the Caregivers

If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed or alone on your caregiving journey, this book was written for you. It is both a memoir and a resource guide, filled with heartfelt stories, insights and practical steps to help you care for yourself while caring for someone else.

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What you’ll find inside


  • Emotional supportEncouraging stories that remind you that you are not alone.
  • Practical strategiesTools for managing stress, setting boundaries and avoiding burnout.
  • Self-care practicesSimple ways to nurture yourself while caring for your loved one.
  • Guidance for the journeyInsights into medical systems, family dynamics and long-term care.
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Speaking

Invite Amy to speak


Whether it is a room of family caregivers or healthcare professionals, Amy brings real-life caregiving stories, practical tips caregivers can use right away, and a reminder that no caregiver walks this journey alone. Talks can be shaped to your audience.

Contact Amy about speaking