Our friend group has always relied on me to be the mediator and problem-solver, and I just realized it's because I learned to manage everyone's emotions when I was eight years old. Now when I try to step back from that role, the whole dynamic falls apart and everyone gets mad at me for 'changing.'
More people experience this than they realize.
A parentified child's survival skills have become the invisible foundation of their adult relationships, making healthy boundaries feel like betrayal.
“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.