What is life like after the caregiving is over?

My sister recently took my father to California without warning 3 weeks ago. I have not had a break in 2 and a half years and have been caring for him and other relatives for the past 7 years. Suddenly I realize I have no friends, no income, have not traveled and do not have a boyfriend. I have lived with my father for 10 years taking care of his properties and rentals. I do not own anything either but a 20 year old car. A couple older woman friends I met in Maine a few years back warned me of this, "You are still young are you going to carry him everywhere you go?" So, I have some time to figure a few things out. When he does return which I am sure he is going to - Do I want to continue this Journey because it’s been an empty one and I realize right now I don’t have anything. I have to turn my attentions to my own Life Now. How did others cope and come to hard decisions?