Did You Love Too Much… or Were You Wired to Care That Deeply?

Do caregivers really “love too much”… or does something deeper happen? In this episode of New York Girl Again – The After, Thérèse reflects on a moment that stayed with her for years—her mother telling her, “You love me too much.” But what if it was more than just love? Drawing on both lived experience and the psychology of caregiving, she explores how long-term care reshapes attention, identity, and the nervous system—why that constant sense of responsibility doesn’t simply turn off… and what it actually means. This episode offers a powerful reframe for caregivers who feel restless, unsettled, or unsure of what comes next: Maybe it wasn’t too much… maybe it was how you learned to care. And that changes everything. Visit NewYorkGirlAgain.com to join our growing community, access resources, or schedule a 1:1 peer support session to help you navigate The After.