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I've cared for my daughter for 39 years. Retirement wasn't the break I imagined.
Tama Phelps, 64, has cared for her daughter with spina bifida for 39 years, facing financial and emotional challenges. Her daughter, now bedridden with severe disabilities, requires constant care, while Phelps also manages her father's health needs and personal struggles. Early retirement to provide care has strained her finances.
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