23/02/2026
Caregiving rarely looks dramatic.
It often means staying present and carrying on through long days and unfamiliar places.
For Mr. Iqbal, being present for his wife during her cancer treatment meant navigating exhaustion, distance from home, and moments of quiet weight. Along the way, he learned that strength did not always mean pushing through alone. Sometimes, it meant allowing support, accepting kindness, and recognising that vulnerability can be part of care.
His experience reminds us that caregiving is not only about endurance. It is also about connection, compassion, and the people who notice when the weight becomes heavy.
