Suzanne J. Horton is the founder of the CareGivers Grief Commission™, a national initiative naming and supporting the silent grief caregivers carry. As a licensed therapist and faith-rooted CG advocate & peer-educator, she brings lived experience and clinical insight to this work. We create tools and spaces for caregivers that speak directly to the weight of the journey.
The CareGivers Grief Commission exists because no family caregiver should have to walk this road without knowing help exists. Most discover resources too late, if at all, because the system is slow, fragmented, and hard to navigate while you’re in the middle of care.
We aim to change that by bringing resources directly to caregivers. Putting them in their hands & in their ears while they still have time to use them.
Every dollar we raise and every partnership we build goes right back into expanding access, building awareness, and putting real tools in the hands of families nationwide. Sustainability matters because this isn’t a short-term problem, it’s a growing reality, and we intend to be here, leading, for the long haul.
"I’ve done the first reflection, and it’s already helping me. Naming the ask and the challenges I feel when thinking about that ask. It makes it so much easier to see and process when it’s written down. This is all about ENDURANCE! I’m looking forward to using the journal to handle the issues my dad and I face more proactively, and to give myself more grace and understanding when I say no to some asks I know are best."
"I reached out just to check on her but I left feeling seen, blessed, and uplifted. As someone who’s walked the path of caregiving and grief, I didn’t expect our conversation to minister to me the way it did. Suzanne has a rare gift: her transparency makes every word relevant, real, and deeply relatable. She doesn’t just speak from experience, she speaks from a place of obedience, healing, and purpose. What she’s doing isn’t just helpful… it’s exceptional."
"Reading through the journal was a moving experience. I found myself reading most of it in one sitting because of how raw, honest, and powerfully written it is. Suzanne has created something truly special. An offering that speaks directly to the heart of caregiving and grief.
One line in particular stood out: 'Love doesn’t always show up in warm hugs or quiet smiles, it often shows up in schedules, reminders, hard conversations, and sacrifice.' That statement resonated deeply with my own experience and reflects the emotional clarity this journal offers.
There wasn’t room for every page I wrote. But it didn’t feel right to keep those moments tucked away. So instead of trying to force them into limited space, I decided to share them in other ways
The journal is designed for family caregivers. Whether you’re actively caring for a loved one, have transitioned into after your season of caregiving, or somewhere in between. It’s a guided space to process the emotions, challenges, and shifts that come with caregiving, sharing stories, reflections, and the Caregiver’s Grief ARC Model™ .
Not at all. There is no perfect way, it’s about giving yourself permission to name what’s real. Each section includes my own real journal entries, so you can reflect on the thoughts and emotions that resonate with you. Respond in whatever way works best for your journey. A list, a voice recording, a poem, or just a few honest words.
The journal helps you slow down and see what you’re carrying . Emotionally, mentally, and spiritually so you can respond with more clarity, grace, and self-compassion. It’s a tool for making sense of your caregiving season while you’re still in it, and for processing the grief and changes that often come with it.
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