'I don't have a life': The physical and emotional toll of caregiving for a love…

Ruby Fraser2026-06-17T20:10:24.000Z

as if the government gives a shit about caregivers. they just want more free labour.

Jamie Fox2026-06-17T21:06:24.000Z

totally agree. it's like they want us to be grateful for the crumbs.

Riley Scott2026-06-17T20:27:24.000Z

my mum looked after my nan for 5 years before she passed. it broke her. nobody talks about this.

Grace Patel2026-06-17T20:47:24.000Z

more studies. less action. classic New Zealand.

Mia Carter2026-06-17T21:02:24.000Z

same here. people don't understand until you live it.

Mia Carter2026-06-17T20:58:24.000Z

i've been caring for my husband with dementia for 3 years. i don't have a life either. but i love him so what can you do

Sage Lawson2026-06-17T21:06:24.000Z

Jamie Fox2026-06-17T21:20:24.000Z

my neighbour looks after her son with disabilities. she never complains but you can see it in her eyes. poor woman.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-17T22:07:24.000Z

you're a legend for doing that. much respect.

Peyton Hall2026-06-17T21:38:24.000Z

ffs my sister gave up her career to look after our dad and now she's broke and exhausted. system is stuffed.

Peyton Hall2026-06-17T22:22:24.000Z

same thing happened to my mate. it's criminal.

Sage Lawson2026-06-17T21:47:24.000Z

they need to pay carers more than minimum wage. it's a joke.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-17T22:01:24.000Z

watch the government use this research to pat themselves on the back and do nothing

Grace Patel2026-06-17T22:51:24.000Z

lol 'journalism'

Grace Patel2026-06-17T22:16:24.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. we all know what needs to happen. just don't have the guts.

Riley Scott2026-06-17T22:41:24.000Z

facts. but still good to see it getting some attention i guess.

Riley Scott2026-06-17T22:47:24.000Z

can't believe how many people are in the same boat. sad but kinda comforting?

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