Our whole family dynamic has shifted now that our parents ask us kids for advice about major decisions, and my sister has basically appointed herself the 'responsible one' while the rest of us feel like we're being managed by her instead of working together. The role reversal with our parents has created a new power struggle between us siblings.
More people experience this than they realize.
How one person's comfort with authority can reshape entire family systems, often in ways that replicate old hierarchies in new forms.
“Where Are You with When parents age — role reversal?”
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.