I'm a full-time manager and part-time caregiver for my mother. After finally telling my job, I see the value in asking for support.

• 05/28/2025, 5:08 AM
• businessinsider.com

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kayla Tlatelpa, 33. She's been caring for her 69-year-old mother, who is paralyzed on the left side of her body, while also working as a manager in New Jersey. The essay has been edited for length and clarity.