My mom wants a relationship with me now that feels more like friendship, but I can't shake the feeling that I'm still responsible for her emotional well-being. We both say we want something different but we keep falling into the old patterns where I'm managing her feelings.
More people experience this than they realize.
Both people want to transform a relationship built on inappropriate responsibility, but the gravitational pull of familiar dynamics makes genuine change feel nearly impossible.
“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.