How Illness Transformed a Father and Son’s Bond | Caregiving - October 1, 2025 -

Greg and CoRy share a deep bond built on love, creativity, and care. When CoRy’s chronic illnesses made living alone impossible, he moved in with his father, Greg. His father devoted himself to caring for him, but as time passes, CoRy realizes he will one day need to care for his father too. Lean on Me is a tender portrait of a loving father-son relationship.
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