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The Guilt of Saying No to Aging Parents: A Hard Truth | The Marriage Conversation
In this deeply empathetic episode of The Marriage Conversation, host Patricia Jackson explores the heavy, often unspoken guilt that adult children feel when setting boundaries with aging parents. This episode is specifically designed for caregivers, family members, and anyone struggling with the tension between filial duty and personal well-being. It addresses the specific pain of saying 'no' to parents who rely on you for emotional or practical support, validating the feeling that your body tenses up before even answering their calls. By naming this guilt as a disguised form of worry and…
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