The Sandwich Has Two Sides: Book 2: The Invisible Load - Softcover

Farrell, Patricia

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798951074096

Verlag: Patricia A. Farrell Ph.D., LLC, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

From a licensed psychologist and former Alzheimer’s researcher at Mt. Sinai Medical Center comes the book every woman in the sandwich generation has needed and could not find.

You did not plan to become a caregiver. You became one the way most women do: gradually, then all at once. And now you are caught between the needs of an aging parent and the demands of your own life, your job, your partner, your children, your health, and the person you were before this all started. You are being asked to be fully present in two places at once. Nobody has acknowledged that this is impossible.

The Sandwich Has Two Sides names what is actually happening to you. The anticipatory grief of watching a parent decline. The guilt loop that keeps you overextending past the point of sustainability. The sibling conversations you have been avoiding. The practical decisions that need to be made before a crisis forces them. And what the research shows about caring for someone you love without destroying yourself in the process.

Dr. Patricia A. Farrell draws on decades of research in caregiver health, anticipatory grief, and the psychology of sustainable caregiving to give adult daughters something they rarely get: honest science, stated clearly, with specific steps they can actually take.

No patient anecdotes. No soft comfort. No advice that requires a simpler life than the one you have. Just research, plain English, and the acknowledgment that both sides of the sandwich are real.

If you are caring for an aging parent while keeping everything else going, this book was written for you.

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P.A. Farrell is an accomplished flash fiction author whose compelling micro-narratives have captivated readers across the literary landscape. With over forty publications in prestigious online journals and literary magazines, Farrell has established herself as a master of the abbreviated form, crafting complete worlds and complex emotions within the constraints of brief word counts. Her expertise in flash fiction extends beyond individual pieces to comprehensive collections, where she demonstrates remarkable range and consistency in delivering powerful, bite-sized stories that linger long after the final sentence. Each collection showcases her ability to explore diverse themes, characters, and settings while maintaining the precision and impact that defines exceptional flash fiction. Farrell's work resonates with readers who appreciate literature that delivers maximum emotional and intellectual impact in minimal space. Her stories often examine the pivotal moments that define human experience, capturing the essence of larger truths through carefully chosen details and expertly crafted prose. The breadth of her publication history speaks to both her prolific output and the consistent quality that editors and readers have come to expect from her work. Through her continued contributions to the flash fiction genre, P.A. Farrell has become a trusted voice for readers seeking literature that respects their time while enriching their understanding of the human condition. Her collections offer the perfect opportunity to experience the full range of her storytelling abilities in a single, cohesive volume.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Patricia A. Farrell Ph.D., LLC
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798951074096
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 133
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