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Scenario

Why caregiver self-care feels selfish

I am burnt out from caregiving but every time I try to take a break something happens and I end up feeling selfish for having needs.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The unpredictable nature of care needs makes personal boundaries feel like potential abandonment of vulnerable dependents.

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Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Caregiving?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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