My teenage daughter and I are both dealing with depression and while I want to model healthy coping for her, sometimes I'm barely managing myself and I don't know how to be honest about my struggles without burdening her or losing her respect as a parent.
More people experience this than they realize.
The dual role of needing support while providing guidance creates an impossible balance between authenticity and protection.
“Where Are You with Grief as psychological process?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.