Ladies and gentlemen, we are the tip of the iceberg.  Many people will boohoo this petition UNTIL it's there turn to need a much-earned break from the serious demands of Caregiving - 

We are thrown into this position without training and doggy paddle along as best we can.  We glean information from each other by attending workshops which some we have to pay for out of our own pockets, which are already spread a little thin with having to cut back hours at work in order to do the best job you can for your loved one. THEN when we need a 'mental health break' ourselves we have to produce 100's of dollars for our loved one to go into respite!!!  

This is so unfair when people recovering from addictions (who I sympathise with) get assistance and those who did not make the choice to be sick do not get the same amount of assistance.

Let's make some noise and get equal treatment.

Please sign the petition and forward it to your Family and Friends and Co-workers...