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Scenario

When someone keeps asking for help but won't take your advice

My sister calls me crying every night about her abusive boyfriend and I spend hours talking her through it but she never leaves him and I am starting to resent her for it.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You are confusing being needed with being helpful, and your resentment reveals how much of your own worth depends on fixing others.

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 Codependence?”

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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