I am thirty-four and still feel responsible for managing my mother's emotions when she calls crying about her loneliness, even though I have two small children of my own who need me.
More people experience this than they realize.
The childhood role of emotional regulator has calcified into an adult prison of endless responsibility.
“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.