Caregiver burnout is a clinical reality, not a personal failure. This session confronts the toxic “martyrdom” culture that glorifies self-sacrifice at the expense of mental health. We will move beyond superficial self-care tips to address core struggles like the grief of changed expectations, the exhaustion of constant advocacy, and shared sensory overload. Attendees will receive a concrete framework featuring a “Caregiver Bill of Rights,” practical “micro-boundaries,” and specific communication scripts to de-escalate conflict. We will address issues such as gendered expectations in caregiving, stigma in mental health help-seeking, and the unique pressures faced by BIPOC and LGBTQ+ caregivers. You will walk away with practical tools from someone who’s been there, ready to build a caregiving life that doesn’t cost you your own.