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Scenario

When family members share anxiety instead of support

My mom and I have this dynamic where she calls when she's anxious and I absorb all her worry, and then I call her when I'm anxious and she does the same thing, and we're just passing anxiety back and forth.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You have created a closed loop of worry that amplifies rather than soothes each other's distress.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with African ubuntu time — event-based and relational?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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