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How to protect your mental health while preserving your children's family relationships

My therapist says I need to set boundaries with my toxic mother but she is my kids' only living grandparent and they adore her.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The need for personal emotional boundaries can conflict with children's needs for extended family connection and love.

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.