I can make the meals, tidy the room, and get everything on the list done. But when the person I'm caring for wants to actually talk, to share something heavy, I freeze up and change the subject. I want to be a real companion, and the feelings part just makes me stiff and unsure.
More people experience this than they realize.
You can do the tasks, but the emotional part of being a companion feels awkward.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.