#Nurturing

Caregiving is the act of embarking on a self-imposed, unpaid service contract under the pretense of helping others. While extolling self-sacrifice, it often leaves behind complaints and exhaustion rather than gratitude. Beneath the mask of affection lie 328 manuals of care and an infinite well of anxiety. It is a coexistence of the virtue of devotion and the tragedy of burnout, exemplified by the moment one mutters “I can’t anymore” while accidentally spitting out milk. Ultimately, caregiving can be seen as invisible violence in the name of love, leaving both parties burdened by latent guilt.