My friends keep asking why I don't just cut my mother off since she's so manipulative, but they don't understand the cultural expectations or the complexity of what I'd be giving up. I feel like I have to choose between being understood by my friends or staying connected to my family.
More people experience this than they realize.
The advice to simply leave can dismiss the real costs and cultural contexts that make family relationships irreducibly complex.
“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.