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📰 STUCK IN THE MIDDLE NEWS
Issue #179 – May 21, 2025
For the caregivers, breadwinners, and relationship jugglers.

💡 Today’s Big Idea: What Are You Really Responsible For?

It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking you're responsible for everyone's happiness.

When you're helping your mom with her prescriptions, driving your daughter to softball, meeting deadlines at work, and trying not to argue with your spouse over dinner—of course it feels like the whole world depends on you.

But here's a truth that might free you a little:

You can show up, offer love, help, and structure. But you can't control your father's mood swings, your child's test anxiety, or your partner's way of dealing with stress.

What you can control is:

• The boundaries you set.

• The energy you protect.

• The expectations you release.

Try this simple mindset shift today:
"I'm doing the best I can. That is enough."

It won't make the to-do list disappear, but it might make it feel a little lighter.

🧠 3 Things That Might Just Help This Week

1. How to Respond to “Let Me Know If You Need Anything”
A powerful guide to help you actually get support when people offer vaguely.
🔗 Family Caregiver Alliance: Saying 'Yes' to Offers of Help

2. Your Mental Load Isn’t Just in Your Head
This deep dive into the cognitive burden of caregiving is incredibly validating.
🔗 American Psychological Association: Stress and Caregiving

3. The Sandwich Generation’s Hidden Crisis
You're not alone—and the stats are staggering.
🔗 Pew Research Center: More than half of Americans in their 40s are sandwiched between an aging parent and their own children

✅ RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

🧾 The “What Can I Let Go Of?” Checklist
Need to cut the noise? This $4.00 printable helps you sort what matters now—and what doesn't.
✅ Use it today to clear your schedule and your head.
🔗 Caregiving Elderly Care Checklist | EDITABLE Printable

❤️ Something Just for You

You don't have to earn rest.
You don't have to justify needing a break.
You don't have to be perfect to be loved.

Let this be your permission slip to do just a little less today.

✉️ Tell Me...

What's the one thing you're currently holding that feels too heavy?
Reply to this email or share it in the Facebook group—we're all carrying something.

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