You are allowed to sit down. You are allowed to rest. You are still the key to this whole thing. Let's not sugarcoat it. Caregiving can suck. It can take your time, your freedom, your energy. It can interfere with your work, your plans, and your sense of normal life. Some days, it feels like everything revolves around someone else's needs—and there's very little left for you. And for many caregivers, the situation is even harder. There is no backup. No one stepping in to help