I took a 7-year career break to care for my parents. I lost my professional identity — then found a new one.

A "raging workaholic" left her job to care for her aging parents. What she thought would be a two-year break lasted 7. 5 years.

Source: [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/career-break-care-for-parents-new-job-2026-8)