Mia’s collapse at work wasn’t just physical—it was a reckoning. A signal that even the most dedicated caregiver can break when self-care is treated as optional.
Her story in The Weight of Kindness is a powerful reminder: burnout doesn’t arrive all at once. It builds slowly, quietly, behind noble intentions and a constant “yes.” For Mia, the collapse forced her to confront the cost of giving too much without pause. And it taught her a lesson we all need to hear—tending to your own well-being is not selfish. It’s necessary.
One of the most profound shifts Mia—and others in the book—experience is learning to set boundaries. Not as barriers, but as bridges to better care. Boundaries allowed her to stay compassionate without being consumed. They protected her ability to show up with presence, not just obligation.
In caregiving roles, we’re often told to give endlessly. But true service starts with sustainability. And sometimes, the most generous act we can offer the world is learning where we end—and where our care begins again.
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