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A few years ago I moved out of state, about a 3 hour drive away from home. I'm 28, I have my own house, a good job, wonderful dogs, a low cost of living, and a relatively normal life.
I have two younger brothers who are special needs. My parents currently take care of them back home. I know one day, when my parents are gone, I'll have to move back home to take care of them. I feel an immense amount of guilt for not being there now. I know I don't *need* to be there, but I feel like I should be there. It feels selfish of me to have moved away to enjoy the little bit of youth I have left. It's why I can't enjoy any of my accomplishments. I feel like I don't deserve it. Some nights I cry myself to sleep because of the guilt.
Can anyone relate?
EDIT: Thanks to everyone for your kind words. I feel it's important to clarify that my parents have never asked me or forced me to be a caretaker. I just feel it's my moral obligation to do so, especially after my parents are gone.
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