My mom and I used to bond over her houseplants when I'd visit, but since I moved back home temporarily, she's become controlling about how I interact with them and it's turned into this weird symbol of whose space this really is.
More people experience this than they realize.
A returning adult child has disrupted established domestic rhythms, and plant care has become a proxy for deeper negotiations about autonomy and belonging.
“Where Are You with The examined relationship with plants?”
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.