I once jumped feet-first off a 30 foot cliff into the Shuswap Lake in BC. The moment I hit the water, I sank - deeper and deeper until panic surged and I kicked hard to surface, desperate for air. That's what life can feel like when you're trying to support someone who you love through mental illness or addiction - while still meeting deadlines, managing family dynamics, and keeping your work performance from slipping. Your mind is split, your energy drains fast, and burnout