Profession personne-soutien: récit d'une «carrière d'aidante» entre l'amour, les apprentissages et les solidarités

Abstract

This article is about the life story of a woman who has had a career as caregiver for 25 years. Its purpose is to present the main characteristics of her career as a support person who, since the beginning, has struggled every day to find ingenious ways to meet the challenges of caring for a dependent husband. A daily struggle in which love, learning and public, social and family solidarities all come together. Who is this woman? What motivated her to embark on a career as a caregiver? What does the reality of her many learning experiences reveal? What is her attitude towards the support she receives? These are some of the questions raised in this article. Beyond the answers it may provide, it sheds light on the experience and daily management of caregiving. At the same time, it contributes to a better understanding of the family logic of caring for a dependent person.