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Scenario

When Your Child Becomes Your Emotional Caretaker

My teenage daughter told me she feels like she has to manage my anxiety and I had no idea I was putting that on her.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Children can slip into premature caretaking roles when parents struggle with emotional regulation, reversing the natural flow of support.

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 Emotional intelligence and co-regulation?”

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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