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Scenario

How caregiving can swallow your sense of self whole

My son has special needs and I have become his full-time advocate and I cannot remember who I was before this became my entire world.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

When a child's needs become overwhelming, the parent's individual identity can disappear entirely into the role of caregiver.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parenting and identity — who are you beyond parent??”

Peri

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.