The overwhelming mental load of managing both my 11-year-old son and my aging mom has left me exhausted, as I navigate life after my father's sudden death.
In the two years after my dad's death, my responsibilities multiplied, including creating holiday magic that once came so easily from my parents, now weighing heavily on me.
I frequently reach for my phone to call my dad for guidance, but I'm met with the harsh reality of his absence and my own responsibilities.
As a 'sandwiched adult,' I'm deeply affected by the dual pressures of caring for an aging parent while also supporting my own child.
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