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When geographic loyalty becomes a burden

I'm the only one of my siblings who stayed close to home and now I'm responsible for taking care of our aging parents while they live their lives.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Physical proximity to family can transform into an unspoken contract of disproportionate responsibility.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Sibling identity dynamics?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.