A grounded exploration of the emotional toll caregivers face when advocating within a healthcare system not built to include them, and how burnout, frustration, and persistence shape the caregiving experience.

After spending the day in the ER with my mom, we were sent home — even though she was still fragile. I stayed up all night watching her breathe, afraid she wouldn’t wake up. This is what happens when caregivers are left to manage responsibilities we’re not trained or qualified to handle.