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Scenario

How to stop being the family mediator as an adult

My brother has completely cut off contact with our family and I'm the one everyone calls when they want to 'fix' things with him, like I've always been the translator between him and everyone else. I understand why he left but I'm stuck in the middle and I can't keep being the bridge between them when it's destroying my relationship with both sides.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The child who learned to manage family conflicts is now trapped between loyalty to different family members who refuse to communicate directly.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The parentified child?”

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.

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