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Scenario

Why helping someone can damage the relationship

My sister had a mental health crisis and I helped her through it but now she avoids me like I know too much.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Witnessing vulnerability can create distance when the vulnerable person feels exposed.

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

“Where Are You with Solitude and belonging — the necessary tension?”

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.