MEMOIR · NOVEMBER 2024
Yearning for Mamá
The One From Yesteryear
Designated the caregiver of her mom, Sylvia slowly learns her new role while struggling to accept it.
Becoming her mother’s caregiver asks Sylvia to learn an unfamiliar role while holding on to the bond they have always shared. Through the everyday realities of aging, injuries, and changing needs, she reflects on frustration, guilt, tenderness, and the enduring commitment of a daughter.
A personal account of caring for someone you love while missing the person they used to be.
Sylvia is now writing the book that follows Yearning for Mamá, in the form of a letter to her mother. “My hope is that by sharing both the difficult and the beautiful moments, other caregivers will know they are not alone.”
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