My 5 kids are adults. I still feel like I'm supposed to help them and struggle to ask for anything I need.

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A son and elderly mother hold hands.

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As my mom aged, I had to care for her more and more. I regret the time I missed with my youngest daughter.

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The author poses with her daughter while outside.
The author, pictured with her youngest daughter, said she regrets how much caring for her mother took her away from her parenting.

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