Sibling fights exploding over who does what for aging parents? Guilt eating you alive because you're the "default" one doing everything?

Resentment building while old childhood roles creep back in? If you're in the sandwich generation, raising kids, juggling midlife, and now refereeing family chaos around caregiving, this episode is your no-BS lifeline.

We dive raw and real into the mess most people whisper about: default daughter syndrome, reverting to kid dynamics, guilt vs. gratitude, resentment that simmers until it boils over. You're not alone if it feels unfair, exhausting, or like you're carrying it all silently.

We share honest stories, frustrations, and battle-tested tools to actually make it better:

• Setting clear boundaries before you burn out (and why "no" is loving)
• Communicating expectations without World War III
• Asking for help (and getting it) before you explode
• Simple hacks like audio texts, call limits, task delegation, and why one "thank you" can shift everything
• Turning resentment into grace—and surviving (maybe even thriving) together

If you're caregiving up close or from afar, quietly wondering "Why is this so hard?" press play. This isn't fluffy advice; it's real talk + practical steps to protect your sanity, your relationships, and your heart.

You're doing more than you think, and you're doing a damn good job. Hit subscribe for more sandwich gen real talk, share this with a sibling or friend who needs it (they'll thank you later), and let's navigate this season without losing ourselves.

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