Navigating the Mental Strain of Gendered Caregiving

A daughter feels obligated to take on the caregiving role for her mother, even if it conflicts with her own career, personal life, or financial situation. Meanwhile, her brother may not participate as much, either because of gendered expectations or poor communication. An adult child is the caregiver for their elderly father, but there is […]

The Green-Eyed Monster: Navigating Jealousy in Infertility

Jealousy is a natural human emotion, but admitting it can feel uncomfortable, especially when it involves the people we love. For those navigating infertility, jealousy can feel particularly sharp when friends or siblings announce pregnancies, celebrate baby milestones, or casually mention their growing families. Feelings of jealousy do not mean you are a bad person. […]

A Surgeon’s View: Navigating Healthcare as a Family Member

Source: DragonImages / @dragonimages The past few months have given me a deeply personal look into our healthcare system—from both the patient’s and the family’s perspectives. As a surgeon with over 20 years of experience, I am well aware of the challenges patients face: the frustration of long wait times, the stress of navigating a […]

Navigating a Nation on Edge: Resilience Amid High Stress

Even in what might seem a “mild” season of forest fires, the air feels charged, as though we’re walking on smoldering embers. Tensions are high—both within us and in the world around us. Fuses are short, demands pressing, tempers flaring, and even the sincerest apologies often seem to fall flat. We are living through a […]