On this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes West Michigan author Natasha Warren to discuss her deeply personal memoir, <i><b>Morphine and Malts: A Daughter's Path Through Her Father's Cancer, Caregiving, and Letting Go</b></i>.<br /><br />Warren's book chronicles the 105 days between her father John's terminal cancer diagnosis and his passing, offering an honest and heartfelt look at the realities of caregiving, grief, family relationships, and finding moments of grace during life's most difficult seasons.<br /><br />She also shares how she navigated the sudden transition into the role of caregiver, the challenges of supporting a fiercely independent parent, and the lessons she learned about love, resilience, and letting go.<br />Natasha reflects on the moments of laughter, family connection, and unexpected joy that helped sustain her family through an incredibly difficult journey.<br /><br />Whether you're currently caring for a loved one, have experienced a significant loss, or simply want to better understand the caregiving experience, this conversation offers valuable insights, encouragement, and hope.<br /><br />Learn More<br /><ul><li><b>Natasha Warren's book: <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSWPCVNB?tag=bk00010a-20&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;geniuslink=true" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Morphine and Malts</a></i></b></li><li>Cancer caregiver resources from <b><a href="https://www.cancer.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">American Cancer Society</a></b></li></ul>