Warming Embrace LLC was born out of more than just a vision; it was born from lived experience, deep compassion, and a lifelong calling to care for others.
My name is Crystal Biggers, and I am the proud CEO of Warming Embrace LLC. My caregiving journey began long before I ever thought of it as a career. At the age of 10, I found myself in a role many adults would find challenging. Growing up in a home with my brother who has cerebral palsy, I had to step up and care for him while my mother worked. He has always required total care, and I had to learn things most kids my age never imagined, such as how to do NG tube feedings, how to clean and lift him, and how to be patient, strong, and compassionate. At the time, I didn’t understand why I had been placed in this position, but looking back, I now realize it was God's preparation for my purpose. My brother is my biggest blessing. His strength, joy, and positivity taught me everything I needed to know about what true care really looks like.
By the age of 12, I was also caring for my great-grandmother, who had breast cancer. She lived with my grandmother, and when my grandmother went to work, the responsibility of caring for her fell to me. I cooked, bathed her, administered medications, and ensured her comfort. My family recognized me for my bravery and love, and I was even given a certificate at a family event, but the real reward was the love I felt doing it.
After high school, I tried to pursue nursing school but had to withdraw due to health issues during my first pregnancy. I became a young mother and had two children back-to-back, but I never let go of my dream. In 2006, I enrolled in Job Corps and pursued Phlebotomy. Life was not easy some days I had no childcare and had to bring my children to class with me just to avoid being kicked out. I was determined. The staff saw my effort and made arrangements for childcare and transportation so I could graduate, which I did in 2007.