NGL, I became my parent’s caregiver at 25 

What does it feel like to have your whole life derailed at 25?
Christina & Wesley both faced sudden changes to their lives and families when one of their parent suffered a sudden stroke. Adulting just became real. Hear them share vulnerably on how they deal with the accelerated responsibilities of care-taking, and the loss of some dreams and hopes.
▬▬ In this video ▬▬
0:00 Intro
01:20 Wesley - Best case & worst case scenario
02:37 Christina - "Good news, and bad news"
04:48 How did you feel when you first saw him/her?
05:38 What could they do in the past that they cannot now?
07:18 How did your life change after that?
09:27 Did you feel like you became the head of the household overnight?
11:48 The reality of care-taking on hit me when...
15:22 Did my dad actually care about me? I got the answer through a clipboard
17:30 How was it like for you since you just graduate then?
20:45 Actually my relationship with my mum has always been quite strained
22:40 I realised my mother's love for me because of one note
25:43 What makes all the "sacrifices" worth it?
30:25 "Hold my son's hand I very happy already."
31:27 Has it changed the way you see your dad?
33:39 Any advice / encouragement to people who feel like their lives just got derailed?
36:34 "Not everyday is a good day, but also not every day is a bad day."
37:30 Conclusion
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