My sister and I both take care of our aging mother's emotional needs but we do it so differently — she's practical and solution-focused while I sit with mom's feelings and fears. We're both exhausted and starting to judge each other's approaches instead of seeing how we could work together.
More people experience this than they realize.
Different emotional caregiving styles are creating division instead of complementary support within the family system.
“Where Are You with Emotional Labor in Love?”
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