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Why caregiving relationships are more complex than they appear

I moved in with my aging father to help him but now I realize I'm the one who needs the companionship and I feel guilty about my own motives

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The boundaries between selfless care and mutual need can blur in ways that complicate both the giving and receiving of support.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Legacy and love — when they align?”

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