Listen to this when
Hold On
For the caregivers who promised to stay 🤍
Who it's for
McLachlan was inspired by the documentary A Promise Kept, about a woman who cared for her husband after his AIDS diagnosis until his death.
Grieving ahead of time, exhausted→Strengthened, honoring the love
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Hold On" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan from her 1993 album Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, released as a single in 1994. It was inspired by A Promise Kept, a 1992 Canadian documentary about Blair and Karin Donnan; Blair was diagnosed with AIDS in 1987, and Karin cared for him throughout his illness.
Where to find it
All major streaming services.
Before you start
Heads up: Terminal illness.
Age: All ages
It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Giving”
