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Scenario

When overcompensating for your childhood prevents seeing your child clearly

My daughter is applying to colleges and I realize I've spent her whole childhood trying to give her everything I didn't have instead of seeing what she actually needs

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're discovering that parenting in reaction to your own deprivation may have obscured your ability to attune to your child's unique nature and needs.

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 Intergenerational trauma — the legacy you break?”

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.