“My Brother, My Teacher”: Choosing Caregiving on My Terms Keywords: family caregiver, cerebral palsy, sibling love, caregiving burnout, disability advocacy, viral video, community support, purpose The day the will changed everything When my parents read their will, I thought it was a bad joke. Everything—the house, the savings—went to my brother, Dorian, who has cerebral palsy. I would only receive money if I became his full-time caregiver. I love him fiercely, but after years of sacrifice, that ultimatum felt like a verdict on my life. I’m 29, building a small photography business, and was planning a move with my partner,...
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