Merriam-Webster dictionary defines "compassion fatigue" as the physical and mental exhaustion and emotional withdrawal experienced by those who care for sick or traumatized people over an extended period of time. Annette Gagliardi's poetry offers compassion for the compassionate. Her poems are informed by the shift of comfort that occurs with caregivers, from the decision to provide care, to the fatigue and grace of caring for others, then to the grief and relief of saying goodbye. A Short Supply of Viability provides insight, thoughtful consideration of issues, glimpses of those being cared for, and relief from grief. It is a must read and a welcoming balm for anyone faced with becoming a caregiver, whether it be in a professional capacity or taking care of a loved one whose health is declining.

Annette Gagliardi is a Minnesota teacher, author, and poet. Her first full-length poetry book, A Short Supply of Viability, was released in July of 2022. Annette has authored two children's books: The Three Betty Goats Griff, and Resourceful Erica. Her poetry appears in Motherwell, Wisconsin Review, American Diversity Report, Origami Poems Project, Door IS Ajar, and many more online and in-print magazines. Find more of Annette's work at: https://annette-gagliardi.com/