Caregiver Confessions: Recalibration Required
Loving someone deeply and having moments of resenting the role can exist in the same breath. Here's why pretending otherwise keeps us from the truth.


Loving someone deeply and having moments of resenting the role can exist in the same breath. Here's why pretending otherwise keeps us from the truth.

When you're recovering from a breakup or divorce, people expect your world to shrink down to self-care and starting over—but real life doesn't pause. You're still the one your family calls. You're still managing bills, legal forms, caregiving, and everything in between. Aunt Jean’s story is personal, but it mirrors the reality for so many women I work with: you're trying to rebuild your own life while carrying pieces of everyone else's. And that’s exactly why this fight matters.

What happens when an 85-year-old woman tries to cancel her life insurance policy—and the company refuses to let her? In this real-life story, I share how my family has faced repeated roadblocks from AARP and New York Life, despite notarized requests and legal Power of Attorney. This article sheds light on the fine line between protecting seniors and undermining their autonomy, and why women—and the families who care for them—must be proactive about elder care, paperwork, and financial advocacy. A must-read for anyone supporting aging loved ones.

Discover how to rewrite your inner script and master post-divorce communication with confidence and grace. Learn actionable strategies to handle tough conversations, set boundaries, and prioritize your peace—because healing starts with the dialogue you have with yourself.