The ‘good daughter’ trap: When caregiving becomes a second full-time job

For leaders in 2025, resilience is a proactive and forward-looking mindset for pioneering the unknown. It’s a cycle that, for Erin Elofson, is ever changing.

In my life, there are things I’ve understood rationally, but didn’t embrace emotionally. I’ve felt leery of my own self-talk and perpetually susceptible to doubt. I’ve had therapy to deal with some “little-t traumas.” All that changed when I was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2017.

No, it wasn't planned. No, we weren't trying. No, I didn't want more than two children. Yes, I thought I was done with diapers and night feeds.  No, I don't ne…