My brother and I are both caregivers for our mom who has dementia and we have completely different approaches to how much we should be managing her life versus letting her maintain independence. Every conversation turns into an argument and I can feel us growing bitter toward each other when we should be supporting each other through this.
More people experience this than they realize.
Caregiving reveals fundamental differences in how we balance autonomy and safety, and the stress can fracture the very relationships we need most.
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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.