My friends don't get why I'm so uncomfortable being taken care of when I'm sick or struggling, and I don't know how to tell them that receiving help feels dangerous without sounding dramatic. They're starting to feel shut out and I'm starting to feel alone.
More people experience this than they realize.
The capacity to receive care was interrupted in childhood, and now adult relationships are straining under the weight of this uneven exchange.
“Where Are You with The parentified child?”
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.