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Scenario

When caregiving consumes your own identity

I've been caring for my mother with Alzheimer's for three years and I'm losing myself completely in her endless needs.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Extended caregiving can erode the caregiver's sense of self as their life becomes entirely defined by another's needs.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Identity in old age and approaching death?”

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.

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