Still a Caregiver: When You Didn’t Choose the Role

This one’s real talk — no script, no filters.

I’ve been a caregiver most of my life — first for my parents, now in a different way for my partner who’s autistic. I didn’t choose this role, but it’s the reality I live with, and I know many of you are in your own version of it, too.

In this video, I talk about what “caregiving” really means when it’s not a job title — it’s the invisible emotional load, the constant adjusting, and the work of staying grounded in truth without losing yourself.

💬 Share below: When did you realize you were still caregiving, even if it wasn’t by choice?

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🐾 Cameos: Rainbow & Pepper (sleepy but supportive).

☎️ Want to talk it through with me? Book a low-cost call at drivermartin.com. I’m not a therapist — just someone who’s lived it and listens with care.

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