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Scenario

What happens when you become a parent before becoming yourself

I had my daughter at 19 and now she is 20 and I realize I never got to figure out who I am without her.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Early parenthood can freeze identity development, creating confusion about where the parent ends and the person begins.

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 Parenting and identity — who are you beyond parent??”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.