My closest friends don't understand why I still try to have a relationship with my father after everything he put our family through when I was growing up. They think I should just cut him off, but it's more complicated than that and their judgment is starting to affect our friendship.
More people experience this than they realize.
The decision to stay connected to a harmful parent can isolate you from well-meaning friends who see only the damage, not the complexity of love and obligation.
“Where Are You with The relationship with your own parents?”
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.