The Hidden Strain of Multigenerational Caring
What happens when you find yourself in the middle, caring for aging parents while also raising children of your own? For individuals in Maryland and DC, this reflection explores the emotional toll of multigenerational caregiving and how awareness can lead to healing and connection.
This week, I joined Brian Sacks on the Stuck in the Middle Podcast to share insights from my work as a psychologist and from my own reflections on how family stress shapes us.
Together, we explored how journaling, reflection, and awareness can open space for growth and deeper connection.
In this episode, we talk about:
- The challenges of balancing caregiving and parenting without losing yourself
- How journaling can uncover hidden memories and emotions stored beyond words
- Why men are often socialized to suppress their feelings and how it affects relationships
- The ways family stress influences the emotional needs of children and teens
If you have ever felt pulled in two directions, or wondered how cultural expectations and family dynamics shape emotional life, this conversation offers both understanding and practical ways to move forward.
🎧 Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts
If you’re navigating caregiving, parenting, or emotional overwhelm, therapy can help. Learn more about individual therapy in Maryland and DC or explore therapeutic approaches that support clarity, resilience, and connection.
By Dr. Gloria K Vanderhorst
