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Scenario

How to break cycles of emotional parentification when it feels natural to both you and your child

I was parentified as a child and took care of my alcoholic mother and now my 13-year-old tries to take care of my emotions and I can't figure out how to stop this pattern.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A parent recognizes they're unconsciously recreating the inappropriate emotional dependency they experienced, but struggles to establish healthier boundaries.

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

“Where Are You with Trauma-informed parenting?”

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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