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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 22 MIN

Feeling the Squeeze? Grief and Hope for the Sandwich Generation

from The Living Marriages Podcast | Effective Communication, Intimacy, Healthy Habits, Christian Counseling, Christian Parenting · host Aaron Au, April Au | Marriage Coaching and Mentoring

Trigger warning: In this episode we share about the loss of a parent. With increased life expectancy and older first-time parents, the so-called "Sandwich Generation" - people having to care for both young children and aging or ill parents - is growing. Being a part of this generation of care-givers, we have experienced the tremendous pressure and complexity this creates. On today's episode we share: our own journey through grief and challenge in walking with a parent suffering from Parkinson's disease and dementia and the death of that parent the challenges and opportunities of raising young children through this journey the importance of having your marriage as a safe place during this seasons We also take time to pray for all who are facing similar pressures and challenges, whatever this season of marriage is bringing you. Next Steps If you'd like prayer or to share your story, we'd love to be able to pray with and support you. Please get in touch: [email protected]  

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