Stories from Caregivers: Tiffany from PENNSYLVANIA
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Tiffany
FROM PENNSYLVANIA
My name is Tiffany Elizabeth. I'm 20 years old, and I have the privilege of care giving for my autistic brother. For the past 10 years, he has been the light in my life and he is a handful, but he's so worth it. I am a full time college student, a part time cafe worker and a care giver to my brother. He is a little me in my eyes, and I started caring about him once we found out. Throughout school, I was a full time care giver to him and I took care of him. I'd give showers, baths, make him dinner, play games, etc. Made him smile through everything. Money was always tight in my family, and that's what sucked terribly. With food, and toiletries. The most challenging is probably the patience. I have very low patience, but it gets better with time. The best experience is making him smile. He has the cutest smile and he makes everything worth living.
