When your aging immigrant parents need you— what happens next? 부모님 케어-힘든 건 나만이 아니었다 1.5세의 진짜 이야기

Caring for Aging Immigrant Parents: Expectations, Resentment, and EmpathyIn this episode of Take 1.5 Podcast, I sit down with Ruby Urquiza, LCSW, to talk about the complexities of caring for aging immigrant parents. From navigating medical systems to balancing emotional labor, we unpack the unspoken expectations that often fall on children of immigrants.Ruby opens up with an honest and vulnerable story about caring for her own parents—sharing the struggles, guilt, and moments of tenderness that many of us rarely say out loud.We also explore:How cultural values shape caregiving rolesThe hidden resentment and guilt that can surfaceStrategies for approaching medical and emotional care with compassionBuilding empathy—for our parents and for ourselvesIf you’ve ever struggled with the weight of responsibility, conflicting emotions, or what it means to honor your parents while honoring yourself, this conversation is for you.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support more in-between stories.About the guest:Ruby Urquiza is a licensed clinical social worker on the Comfort and Palliative Care team at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Her passion and heart are to serve people, seek social justice, and help those in need. She was born in Korea but immigrated to Argentina at an early age and is fully bilingual in Spanish and English. Her life experiences have shaped the lens through which she views her world and community. Having aging parents has brought another layer of caregiving while navigating changes in her own family and work-life balance.#ImmigrantParents #Caregiving #Take1Point5Podcast