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When being capable becomes a trap in family caregiving

I have been caring for my disabled brother for twenty years and I am exhausted but no one else will step up because they say I am 'good at it'.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Competence in care is being used to justify permanent burden rather than temporary support.

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