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Scenario

When the person you care for feels like a burden

My mother is dying and keeps apologizing for being a burden and I do not know how to convince her that caring for her is not a sacrifice.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The care recipient's internalized shame about receiving help can poison the caregiving relationship even when the caregiver gives freely.

Your guide for this
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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