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Scenario

How to handle resentment toward a dependent parent

My elderly father moved in with us after his stroke and I find myself resenting how much I have to help him with basic tasks even though I know he cannot help it.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Caregiving can resurrect old power dynamics and create guilt about our anger toward someone who has become helpless.

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

“Where Are You with Grief and anger — the rage underneath?”

Peri

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