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Karlijn missed care and peer support as a young caregiver. She wrote a book to help others find their way.

Karlijn missed care and peer support as a young caregiver. She wrote a book to help others find their way.

Karlijn Stet from Velserbroek has published a book titled 'Groeibriljanten' based on her childhood experiences as a young caregiver for her brother. The book aims to provide support and guidance to others in similar roles who may feel isolated or lack resources. Stet began writing the book as a therapeutic process to help her cope with her past experiences.

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