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Scenario

Why some mothers never let their children grow up

I am forty-five years old and my mother still expects me to ask permission before making major life decisions and I do not know how to be an adult in her presence

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Cultural respect for elders can prevent the natural development of adult autonomy and decision-making.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Pacific Islander community values?”

Peri

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.

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