My mother criticizes everything I do and I find myself either fighting with her or avoiding her completely and both options make me feel terrible.
More people experience this than they realize.
The child's need for approval wars with the adult's need for autonomy.
“Where Are You with Building emotional safety?”
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.