Caregiver Guilt: You're Not Failing - The Real Reason It Won't Stop

Caregiver guilt shows up no matter what you do. You sit down for ten minutes and it finds you. You don’t sit down and it finds you anyway. And if resentment has started creeping in alongside it, you’ve probably decided that says something terrible about you. I’m Val, a retired psychology professional. I cared for both my parents at the end of their lives, and I want to talk about what that guilt is actually doing, because it isn’t what most caregivers assume. This is for the woman who’s in the middle of it right now, with no end date and nobody to ask for one. CHAPTERS 00:00 Guilty for Sitting Down 01:00 The Later Pile 02:01 The Night the Pipes Rattled 03:34 What’s Actually Going On 04:50 One Small Thing This Week Tell me in the comments what your stolen moment is going to be. I read as many as I can. If you’re navigating the second half of life, subscribe for more videos. New videos for women over 50 who want to feel seen, supported, and still becoming. #CaregiverGuilt #CaregiverSupport #SecondHalfSage #CaringForAgingParents #WomenOver50 This content is for information and education only and is not medical or mental health advice. Please see your licensed provider for any health concerns.