As my mother ages and new challenges arise, my life is becoming increasingly complex and overwhelming as I try to find a way forward that preserves my mother's dignity and my sanity. Part of me feels like there is a reason to charge forward with my work and the other part of me feels like giving up.

Key Takeaways:

[1:31] The Netflix documentary Empty Rooms

[5:58] My mother living with us has been a struggle

[9:54] Not having my own space

[12:24] My mother has this expectation that she just gets things

[16:09] I never thought my adult parent would live with me

[19:24] Looking at what I've tried and what hasn't worked

[23:03] I feel like I should just give up

Resources:

• Empty Rooms

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