10/27/2026
We all have emotional baggage. Some of us just carry ours in a cute bag!
When caring for an aging parent or loved one, it’s important to remember that we all bring our own history into the situation.
Old family dynamics, past hurts, guilt, expectations, sibling relationships, the roles we’ve played in our families for years (or decades!)…it can all show up when we’re trying to make decisions about care.
And guess what? Our aging loved ones have their own emotional baggage, too.
We may not be able to leave all that baggage at the door, but simply recognizing that it’s there can help us approach difficult conversations and decisions with a little more patience, perspective, and compassion.
Sometimes a little awareness of what we’re all carrying can go a long way. 💛