Caretaker - When the Parent Becomes the Child

In this heartfelt episode, I speak with Marissa realities of adult children stepping into the caregiver role for their aging parents. Our guest shares a deeply personal story of navigating healthcare decisions, managing finances, and balancing their own life while caring for a parent in decline. We discuss the unexpected challenges, the moments of connection, and the ways this journey reshapes the parent-child relationship. Whether you're currently in this position or anticipating it in the future, this episode offers insights, support, and a reminder that you're not alone.

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Caretaker - When the Parent Becomes the Child is an episode from The Peripheral by Justin Evans.

This episode is 47:53 long.

This episode was published on Jun 30, 2025.

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