Sixty-five years old. No paycheck. No thank you. No rest. Just a free babysitter for 2 years. My own son watched it happen and said nothing. The day I chose myself – he called it selfish. I called it survival. I chose survival…. They never expected what came next….. – News

By month two, their situation had changed.

Betty had picked up extra hours. Leon had a new regional territory. More travel.

They needed me earlier in the mornings and later in the evenings.

6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

5 days a week.

I want to be honest with you.

I did not fully realize what was happening at first because it happened slowly.

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