I was juggling a $99K job, a baby, and caring for my mom with Alzheimer's. Getting laid off was a relief.

Elizabeth Stephens is the primary carer for her mom, Gail, who has Alzheimer's disease and cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA). Courtesy of Elizabeth Stephens

Elizabeth Stephens struggled to juggle her roles as carer to her mom and toddler with office work.

Eventually laid off, she was relieved to no longer carry so many responsibilities.

The single mother used her severance and dipped into her savings to stay afloat financially.

This story is based on an interview with Elizabeth Stephens , 45, an HR worker-turned-carer from Lancaster, Texas. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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