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Scenario

How to set boundaries with loving but overwhelming parents

My mom and I have always been close but since she retired she calls me constantly and wants to be involved in every detail of my life, and I don't know how to set boundaries without hurting her feelings. She's lonely and I feel guilty, but I'm also suffocating.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people who love each other are struggling with how much closeness feels nourishing versus consuming.

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

“Where Are You with Bhakti — Hindu devotional love?”

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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