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Scenario

How childhood parentification shows up in marriage

I can't stop mothering my husband - making his appointments, managing his emotions, just like I did for my depressed mother growing up.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The caretaking role learned in childhood becomes the only way to feel safe and valuable in adult love.

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 Family-of-origin patterns in adult 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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.