As an IHSS provider I know that I’m more than just a “care-giver”.  And Linda (my client) is more than just a recipient. As well as not being able to do certain chores and errands without help, she really depends on my companionship as well.  Over the last four months I have become a friend to Linda.  Even the littlest things like, a hug, a kind word or just a smile means so much to her. She is so afraid she is going to “lose me” — as her only friend, I know it would devastate her already fragile mental state.  I realize that there is fraud that happens, but people like Linda are not the offenders.  They truly need help and I hope the help they are getting is not taken away from them.

I am proud to make a difference in someone’s life.

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