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Stuck in the Middle • Issue 202 • Thursday, August 7, 2025

👋 New here?

Welcome to Stuck in the Middle News, the twice-weekly memo for people juggling kids, aging parents, careers, and relationships. Every issue brings one bite-size insight, three proven resources, and a quick way to keep your sanity (and sense of humor).

🧭 Today’s Big Idea

Caregivers who skip their own check-ups, sleep, or social time are 63 % more likely to end up hospitalized themselves—which helps no one. Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s the sustainability plan for your whole family. Caregiver

💡 3 Things That Might Actually Help This Week

1. The Definitive Self-Care Fact Sheet
   Practical tools (goal-setting, stress-busters, doctor-talk scripts) from Family Caregiver Alliance.
   🔗 https://www.caregiver.org/resource/taking-care-you-self-care-family-caregivers/ Caregiver

2. Mayo Clinic’s Cheat-Sheet for Caregiver Stress
   Quick, evidence-based tips for better sleep, movement, and asking for help—straight from Mayo’s Healthy Lifestyle library.
   🔗 https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/caregiver-stress/art-20044784 Mayo Clinic

3. Burnout Self-Check + Reset Plan
   A plain-English guide to spotting burnout early and rebooting with mini-meditations you can do in five minutes.
   🔗 https://www.helpguide.org/family/caregiving/caregiver-stress-and-burnout HelpGuide.org

🛠 Mini Reader Story

Have a win (or fail) to share? Hit Reply and let me know; you might inspire 14,000 other Sandwich-Gen readers next week.

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🔄 Pass It On

Know a friend drowning in PTA emails and doctor appointments? Forward this issue—because nobody should have to Google self-care at 2 a.m.

🗣 Talk to Me

What’s one non-negotiable in your self-care routine? Reply with a sentence or two; I’ll feature a few favorites (anonymously, if you prefer) in Monday’s issue.

Until next time, breathe first—then help everyone else.

— Brian

📘 What Can I Let Go Of?

Trying to do everything is a recipe for resentment — in your relationship, too.
Use our $9.99 checklist to figure out what’s actually essential right now.

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💬 Connect With People Who Get It

Caregiving can feel isolating — and so can relationship stress.
Join our private Facebook group to talk to others who truly understand.

👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/stuckinthemiddlenews

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