The Silent Stress of Being a Caregiver

[Shree]

Caring for aging parents or sick relatives can take a huge emotional toll. Many don’t realize caregivers face burnout and loneliness. How can society better support those in caregiving roles? Have you ever experienced caregiver fatigue yourself?

 

[Brem]

Caregivers have my respect. Having to care for someone is not an easy task. I know one day I or my brother may have to take care of our parents. I worry about that because idk how well I'd be at it. And I know I'd be scared to be responsible for taking care of them, especially at their age. It's got to be a scary situation. But when family is involved, you have to be there for them.

I imagine caregivers face a lot, not only physically, but emotionally because those that care for many might see a lot of death. I don't think I could do that job. It's one thing to take care of family but to take care of many people, I couldn't do it.