Navigating Life in the Sandwich Generation
Finding Balance Amidst the Demands
The Sandwich Generation refers to adults who find themselves caring for both their children and aging parents. It’s a role filled with deep love and purpose, but it can also be overwhelming, exhausting, and emotionally complex.
If you’re in this position, you may feel like you’re constantly stretched between two worlds—giving, supporting, and managing the needs of those who rely on you. At times, it can feel like there’s never enough of you to go around.
You Are Not Alone
Balancing work, family, and caregiving responsibilities is no small feat. Many in the Sandwich Generation experience:
Emotional Exhaustion – Constantly feeling pulled in too many directions.
Role Reversal – The shift from being your parents’ child to their caretaker.
Parental Guilt – Worrying that your children aren’t getting enough of your attention.
Financial Stress – Managing the costs of both child-rearing and elder care.
Strained Relationships – Struggling to maintain friendships, personal time, or a healthy marriage.
This juggling act can take a toll, leaving little space for your own needs, dreams, or even rest.
How I Can Help
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I understand the emotional weight of this stage of life. Together, we can work on:
Setting Healthy Boundaries – Learning to care for others without neglecting yourself.
Managing Caregiver Stress – Practical tools to reduce burnout and overwhelm.
Processing Guilt & Emotional Overload – Letting go of unrealistic expectations.
Improving Communication – Strengthening relationships with both generations.
Prioritizing Your Own Needs – Because your well-being is just as important.
You don’t have to do this alone. Support is here—for you, for your family, and for the balance you deserve. Let’s find a way forward together.
Sarah Limcaco, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA Lic. No. 119589)
Therapy for Grief, Anxiety, Life Transitions, and More