Balancing the responsibilities of caring for an ill parent while raising a child and pursuing a master's degree is challenging. The author, juggling these roles along with a full-time job and personal life difficulties, finds that their studies in psychology are providing essential tools for navigating these issues. The ability to understand and apply concepts like emotional intelligence and deep listening has helped in managing family dynamics and advocating for their son's educational needs. Despite the emotional toll, the education is seen as beneficial for immediate challenges rather than future career use.
The emotional toll of balancing family responsibilities with my own education has been nearly unbearable, but the tools I've gained have been invaluable.
Though I am graduating this semester, my studies at Columbia have been essential in managing the complexities of the 'sandwich generation'.
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