My brother and I are both trying to care for our aging mother but we have completely different ideas about what she needs, and every conversation about it turns into us relitigating our childhood roles. She deserves better than us fighting over her while pretending it's about her wellbeing.
More people experience this than they realize.
Old family patterns are hijacking present care decisions, making it impossible to see what's actually needed now.
“Where Are You with Parent–Child Love?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.