You are about to take on one of the hardest jobs in adult life: caring for a parent who was never easy to love. This book does not pretend you feel what you do not. It starts from the honest position that duty, resentment, affection, and guilt can all live in the same heart, and it gives you practical ways to provide good care without losing yourself. You will learn how to set boundaries that hold, how to speak to a parent who pushes every button, how to work alongside siblings and paid carers, and how to face decisions about money, capacity, and care homes without carrying the whole weight alone. With real scripts, honest checklists, and a clear-eyed view of what you can and cannot change, this guide is for every adult child doing their duty when love is complicated. It will protect your health, help you name what is really happening in your relationship, and show you how to keep showing up with dignity. Part of The Caring for a Parent Library.