My teenage daughter and I are both dealing with depression and I'm trying to model healthy coping while also not pretending I have it all figured out, but sometimes I think my honesty about my struggles makes her feel less safe and sometimes my attempts to be strong feel fake to both of us.
More people experience this than they realize.
The tension between authentic vulnerability and protective strength in a caregiving relationship where both people are suffering.
“Where Are You with Parts work and Internal Family Systems?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.