Our adult siblings are all handling mom's upcoming surgery differently and it's bringing up old family patterns — who's responsible, who gets to make decisions, who's doing enough. The surgery is scary enough without relitigating our childhood dynamics.
More people experience this than they realize.
Crisis tends to activate old patterns precisely when new responses are needed.
“Where Are You with Surgery — preparation and recovery?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.