My sister and I have been taking care of our mom together for three years now and we've developed completely different approaches — she thinks I'm too controlling, I think she's too permissive — and Mom is starting to play us against each other. We both want what's best for her but we can't agree on what that looks like and it's creating tension in all our relationships.
More people experience this than they realize.
The weight of shared responsibility is revealing fundamental differences in values and approach, creating fractures in the very relationships caregiving was meant to preserve.
“Where Are You with Codependence?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.