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.
A parent recognizes they're unconsciously recreating the inappropriate emotional dependency they experienced, but struggles to establish healthier boundaries.
“Where Are You with Trauma-informed parenting?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.