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#218 Sandwich Generation in the Movies: Reviewing "As They Made Us" by Mayim Bialik
In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don take a deep, honest look at As They Made Us, written and directed by Mayim Bialik. This powerful film dives into the emotional weight of caring for aging parents while still navigating your own life—right in the heart of the sandwich generation.
Through the lens of the film's characters, Gina and Don unpack the chaos behind the scenes:
How family roles are formed (and sometimes forced)
The long shadow of unresolved trauma
Sibling dynamics that complicate caregiving
The emotional toll of being "the responsible one"
And how love and…
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