My teenage daughter and I both have depression and we're seeing different therapists but living in the same house and I can't tell when I'm modeling healthy coping versus when we're both just surviving our separate storms under the same roof. Sometimes I think my honesty about my struggles helps her feel less alone and sometimes I worry I'm making it harder for her to believe things can get better.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people at different life stages are trying to heal while navigating the complex dynamics of care, modeling, and mutual influence within an inherent power imbalance.
“Where Are You with Credential vs. learning — the distinction that matters?”
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.