Away Quote by Gail Sheehy
“If you're the person living closest to the parent who's going to need help, and you take on the whole role of primary caregiver, you can be pretty sure your sibling who lives farthest away is going to call you and say, 'You don't know what you're doing.' Because they're not on the spot, and they probably feel guilty.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Caregiver's Dilemma, 2000
Proximity to a needy parent invites criticism from distant siblings.
In simple terms: Close caregivers face sibling judgment.
Key Takeaway
Communicate expectations clearly.
Themes
family dynamics
caregiving
guilt
responsibility
Mood
empathetic
practical
Type
advice
relational
When to use this quote
- family meetings
- care plans
- support groups
Key Concepts
Role strain
boundary setting
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you involve distant relatives?
- What boundaries help reduce guilt?
A Different Perspective
Siblings may feel excluded.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
