How to deal with feelings of guilt in a caregiving .
Renae's 37yo son takes care of her because she has muscular dystrophy. She says, “I feel blessed that he is willing and able to care for me. However, my gut-mother-instinct worries that I have swallowed up his life."
There is a care support crisis in our country right now, and at least 53 million family members are stepping up to give that care — daughters, sons, spouses, parents, relatives. But sometimes feelings of remorse can come with knowing that loved ones have to care for us, often at the expense of their own well-being. And even caregivers themselves feel guilty due to impossible expectations or about taking time for important self-care.
Learn more about coping and support here: How to deal with feelings of guilt for needing care
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