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‘We pass through each other’s time’
‘Care-r’ that looks into caregivers’ hearts
‘Care-r’ examines caregiving—a necessity in an aging society that carries both personal and policy implications.
‘Care-r’ is a short-story anthology centered on caregiving. Writers who once looked after sick elderly parents or grandparents—Jo Kyung-ah, Jung Myung-seop, Choi Ha-na, and Chun Ji-yun—contributed to the collection.
Caregiving is never easy. It takes a physical toll and brings psychological challenges: loneliness, sheer exhaustion, and often a deep sense of guilt when caregivers admit, \”This is hard,\” in front of an ill family member.
At the same time, caregiving exposes overlooked, meaningful moments. The authors argue that care is not purely one-way. Caregivers and care recipients spend time together and, in doing so, maintain each other’s presence.
One of ‘Care-r”s strengths is showing that stories about people who need care are not all bleak. No one wishes to be sick or injured, but illness and accidents are unavoidable. When such events strip people of autonomy, someone needs to be beside them.
‘Care-r’ alternates tone: some pieces treat caregiving with humor, others weave it into thriller elements to create tension. This variety allows readers to consider the meaning of care from multiple perspectives.
The book also attends to the emotional toll on caregivers. ‘Care-r’ emphasizes that those who bridge the gap between medical staff and patients need to feel both protected and supported. Through their episodes, the authors raise questions about how to make caregiving sustainable.
‘Care-r’ invites readers to consider what institutional and social changes are needed so caregiving does not become a crushing burden for a single person, but rather a shared responsibility.
Jo Kyung-ah · Jung Myung-seop · Choi Ha-na · Chun Ji-yun / Sangsang Square
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