“I Wasn’t Prepared”: One Woman’s Unexpected Journey as a Full-Time Caregiver to Her Aging Mother

 When Miriam Sabir stepped in to care for her mother, she thought it would only take two weeks. Two years later, her life has been completely transformed. What began as a temporary act of love turned into a full-time role filled with emotional, mental, and physical challenges. “There’s a book for pregnancy,” she says, “but nothing prepares you for caring for an aging parent.”

With life expectancy in the U.S. averaging 78 years, more adult children are stepping into caregiver roles they never anticipated—often without support, guidance, or preparation. Miriam’s story is one of resilience, but also a wake-up call for millions who may soon face the same reality

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