LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be caregivers, at a detriment to their health.

Research shows that caregiving often results in isolation and burnout, and it's hitting queer people hardest.

LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be caregivers, at a detriment to their health.
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On their way to rock bottom, Gigue Jeffrey “G.J.” Hodson imagined driving to the local supermarket to purchase a bottle of booze. Which type, exactly, wasn’t clear—but anything would do.  

A child of alcoholics, Hodson, who uses they and them pronouns, barely had so much as a sip of alcohol in 35 years. Still, after another long day of caring for their adopted grandfather, a stiff drink–or maybe even the whole bottle—suddenly seemed appealing. 

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