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Scenario

When caregiving roles subsume personal identity

My child has special needs and I love them fiercely but I'm tired of being defined only as their advocate and caregiver.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The demands of caring for vulnerable others can eclipse all other aspects of self, reducing identity to a single function.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Who am I — the foundational question?”

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.