The paperwork almost broke me more than the diagnosis did

Nobody prepares you for the documents. Medicare bills written in another language. Insurance denials with no explanation. Memory Care facility charges that make no sense. FMLA forms landing on your desk while you’re already overwhelmed. POA conversations your parent keeps avoiding.

For those of you who’ve been through it — which piece of paperwork blindsided you the most? Would love to know what others have struggled with.