You've likely spent a lifetime caring for others—children, partners, parents, grandchildren. The role of a caregiver is one that’s often taken on quietly, without question, and with tremendous heart. It becomes second nature, woven into your identity. But what happens when those roles begin to shift? When the people you once cared for become independent, or when caregiving is no longer needed or possible, it can stir up feelings of loss, confusion, or even guilt.