My parents are getting older and my mom keeps hinting about us moving back to our hometown to be closer to them, but we just bought our dream house here and my kids are settled in good schools. I feel guilty every time she mentions how lonely they are but I also feel trapped by the expectation that I should sacrifice our life for theirs.
More people experience this than they realize.
The tension between filial duty and personal autonomy creates a painful bind where any choice feels like betrayal.
“Where Are You with Home & Real Estate?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.