I can cook and clean and do the simple things. But caring for someone who depends on me for everything, in their own home, all day, is more than I knew. Moving her, watching for problems, keeping her comfortable and safe, it all lands on me at once. I love the work and some days it swallows me whole.
More people experience this than they realize.
You can do basic tasks, but caring for a fully dependent person overwhelms you.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.