I'm the youngest of 5, and became the default caregiver for my aging parents. I'm learning how not to lose myself.

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A woman in a white shirt puts her hand on the back of an elderly woman who appears to be in a doctor's office.
The author said that being financially stable made her the default caregiver for her aging parents.

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My husband and I divide parenting duties strategically. We share the load while relying on our strengths.

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The author and her husband pose outside in front of a tree.
The author said she and her husband divide parenting duties based on interest and expertise.

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