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When your mental health affects your child's sense of security

My depression got so bad last month that my teenage son had to make dinner for his little sister three nights in a row and now I see him watching me differently.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The reversal of care roles threatens both parent and child's understanding of safety and dependency.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parenting through your own mental health challenges?”

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