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Scenario

When you lean on your child for emotional support

I cannot afford therapy but I know I need help processing my divorce and my nine year old is starting to act as my emotional support and I can see it is too much for her.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The absence of adult emotional resources can blur boundaries and turn children into inappropriate confidants who cannot handle the weight.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Single parenting — the full experience?”

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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