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Scenario

When your identity is built on being needed by others

I have been the responsible one in my family since I was eight and I do not know how to write a story where other people take care of themselves.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Caretaking identities create psychological dependence on others' dysfunction to maintain sense of self and purpose.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Narrative therapy and story-rewriting?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.