For Supporters - The Negative Space

Dear Supporter,

The caregivers in your life need your help. They are struggling with the emotional toll of watching their loved one suffer, while balancing work and the care of other family members. They are doing this without training or compensation and with little to no recognition or support. Whether you are a friend, neighbor, medical professional, faith leader, or policy maker, you have an opportunity to help caregivers feel seen and to provide them with logistical and emotional support.

There are simple yet powerful ways supporters can be intentional with their language and actions to change the way caregivers are seen and supported. Here, at The Negative Space, I look forward to helping you to do just that.

I’m glad you’re here.

Allison Breininger
Founder and Executive Director of The Negative Space

give a gift of the storyline

Designed to meet the ever-changing needs of a caregiver’s life, The Storyline is a library of on-demand tools created specifically for The Negative Space community of caregivers. Support a caregiver in your life with a gift of The Storyline.

PURCHASE A GIFT BOX FOR A CAREGIVER

The Negative Space has created and curated items especially for caregivers in the “I’m Part of the Story” gift boxes. Available in two sizes and price points, these gifts are a beautiful way to support the caregiver in your life.

MAKE A DONATION IN HONOR OF A CAREGIVER

Show the caregiver in your life that you honor their role by making a tax-deductible gift in any amount to The Negative Space.

If you choose, we will let your loved one know that a gift has been made in their honor.

Send a card to a caregiver

The Negative Space is grateful to partner with Written Hugs Designs to support caregivers. Use code TNS to receive 10% off your purchase and for every card purchased using the code, The Negative Space will receive a card as well.

LISTEN TO THE “IN SICKNESS” PODCAST

Listen in as The Negative Space’s Founder and Executive Director Allison Breininger and co-host Justin Bajema—both millennial caregivers for their chronically ill spouses—speak honestly about what life is like as a caregiver. Each episode includes practical ways that supporters can help the caregivers in their lives.

JOIN THE NEGATIVE SPACE COMMUNITY ONLINE

Sign up to join The Negative Space community online on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for daily stories, community, practical tips, and support.

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Reach out to The Negative Space to let us know if there are additional ways we can support you and the caregiver community.

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"One of the most helpful and practical pieces of advice I’ve taken away from The Negative Space relates to offering help to caregivers. I was absolutely in the camp of “Let me know how I can help!” previously, but now I understand that this type of vague offer puts the onus on the caregiver. I now instead offer specific suggestions - a simple yet effective change."

"I work as a Ministry Director and when a family in our congregation got hit with both breast cancer and a stroke last fall, I was so glad that I was equipped to help. I had learned from The Negative Space how to set them up for support and now they receive regular help with groceries, meals, laundry, and childcare. I was grateful that in that initial moment of panic I was able to step in and help them set up systems that work for them and their particular needs as a family with 8 small kids."

"As a regular listener of the 'In Sickness' podcast, I have learned new ways to support, consider, approach, and converse with the people in my life that are caregivers as well as the loved ones they are caring for. The perspectives Allison and Justin share challenge us to understand how words and actions can make all the difference to a caregiver."