Caregiving is one of the most demanding roles a person can assume, yet it is often entered into without training, preparation, or a clear end in sight. It is physically exhausting, emotionally draining, financially overwhelming, and relentlessly time-consuming. Many caregivers give up sleep, careers, social lives, and even their own health to tend to someone they love.
And sometimes—often, in fact—it is also thankless.
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Caring for someone you love—whether a spouse, parent, sibling, or close friend—is one of the most profound and selfless acts a person can undertake. It can also be one of the most physically draining, emotionally complex, and spiritually exhausting journeys of your life.