• cabbagee@sopuli.xyz
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    The toll of core life events. Having a child, taking care of elderly grandparents/parents. I thought it would be easier. Not easy but “he’s not heavy; he’s my brother” kind of easier. Maybe it’s me, but it feels like I’m constantly running on empty. Caregiver burnout is a real beast.

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      I feel like every conversation I have with my wife at the end of the day is which of us is able to convince the other that we are the more tired one.