Hi, I live with my brother father and am raising my niece. My mother died a year ago and I essentially took over her life. I have been trying to figure out what is wrong with me and what my issues are and the bottom line is I am exhausted, unloved, unappreciated, and just out of steam. I don't know how to feel normal because I am not treated normally. I need hugs, words of affirmation, and the right to take a nap once in a while. I am a cancer survivor but I have been sick a lot these past 4 months and am worried it might be back and I am terrified of being the weak one in this family who expect me to keep things going and do everything. Not sure if there is a solution right now but I at least stated the problem, which I hear is always the first step.