Abuse in caregiving relationships is rarely what people expect — and it's almost never talked about openly. In this episode, Esther Kane (retired OT and Certified Aging in Place Specialist) and Laurie Newcomb (licensed professional counselor) tackle one of the most difficult realities family caregivers face: when the person they're caring for is also hurting them.

They explore the three most common forms of abuse caregivers experience — emotional, physical, and financial — and why so many caregivers minimize, excuse, or blame themselves rather than name what's happening. Laurie breaks down the warning signs that abuse may be affecting your mental health, and why fear entering a caregiving relationship is always a signal worth paying attention to.

This episode is for the caregiver who has always felt like "no matter what I do, it's nev ...