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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.

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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.

Worth thinking about

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

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