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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 27 MIN

Taking Care of My Aging Mother

from A Thousand Tiny Steps · host Barb Higgins

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  Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation  

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