My sister and I both moved away from home but we handle our guilt about leaving our emotionally dependent mother completely differently — she calls every day while I can barely manage once a week. Now Mom's playing us against each other and we're starting to resent each other instead of dealing with the real problem.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent's excessive emotional demands can turn siblings into competitors rather than allies, fragmenting the very relationships that could provide mutual support.
“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.