Are you a caregiver for an adult? How has it changed you?

Published November 21, 2024 at 10:27 AM EST

Young girl assisting a senior man in a wheelchair at park, Support, Help and Assistance, World Disability Day

NPR is working on a series on the mental health challenges of adult caregiving in the U.S. and we'd love to hear from you.

As anyone who supports a sick or aging loved one knows, caregiving can be a burden, a blessing and a privilege. Some people talk about how taking care of a parent, partner or other loved one has changed their life and even their sense of who they are.

So tell us your story: How did caregiving change you? How do you cope with the hard parts? What have you learned that you'd like to share with others?

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