My mom moved in with me temporarily and ended up staying for 10 years. We split our bills and she helps me with childcare

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My mom moved in with me temporarily and ended up staying for 10 years. We split our bills and she helps me with childcare

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When my dad died, my mom lost her companion and financial caretaker.
The emotional and logistical reality of caring for a parent was far more complex than I'd imagined.
I am constantly stretched thin, balancing my career, parenting, travel, and caring for my…

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