When I walked back into work, I stopped apologizing for the years I was gone. Those years I spent caring for someone I love are part of who I am now, not a gap to hide. I say it plainly in the room, and I've noticed I sit up a little straighter when I do.
More people experience this than they realize.
You return to work owning your caregiving years as part of your story.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.