A raw, honest look at what caregiving truly feels like the emotional weight, the loneliness, the end‑of‑life truths, and the unseen strength caregivers carry every day. Written to help others walking the same path. Caregiving is one of those roles people think they understand until they’re living it. From the outside, it looks like errands, appointments, medications, and patience. But the truth is far deeper, far heavier, and far more invisible than anyone ever warns you about. Caregiving isn’t a job. It’s a life you step into, often without preparation, training, or a choice. You Carry Two Emotional Lives — Yours and Theirs People imagine caregiving as physical tasks, but the real weight is emotional. You don’t just manage your own feelings; you absorb the moods, fears, and frustrations of the person you love. Some days they’re hopeful. Some days they’re angry. Some days they tell you they’ve accepted their fate, that they’re done fighting. And you stand the...
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