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Sandwich Generation Burnout — A Family Therapist’s Guide
Sandwich generation burnout happens when caring for aging parents and children depletes your identity, energy, and desire. Family therapists explain why caregiver depletion runs so deep, how it quietly erodes intimacy and selfhood, and what small steps can help you begin reclaiming yourself — starting tonight.
Caregiver Burnout and Intimacy: A Family Therapist’s Guide
Caregiver burnout does not just exhaust your body — it quietly erodes intimacy in your relationship. Family therapists explain why the sandwich generation struggles with closeness, how intimacy fatigue develops under chronic caregiving stress, and what couples can do to protect their connection without adding more to an already overwhelming plate.