The article explores a mother's struggle with her son's multiple health challenges in the wake of COVID-19. As she organizes his medication and encourages him daily, she grapples with her own emotional turmoil and exhaustion. An invitation to a former student's wedding in Pakistan stirs her longing for adventure but prompts concerns about safety and her responsibilities as a caregiver. The narrative reflects on her transformation from an adventurous journalist to a dedicated, overwhelmed mother, highlighting the conflicts between personal desires and familial duties.
I was doing everything to keep him going. But I was falling apart.
Instead of a life-changing journey, it was a 24/7 job with impossible deadlines, no vacation days and unforgiving performance reviews.
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