Discussing the pain, peace, and freedom that comes with realizing your caregivers just aren’t going to be the people you were promised they would be.
For some adults, their parents are not the people who love them the most.
This worksheet may give you clarity about what you can come to expect from your emotionally immature parent in moments of distress.
When you release the fantasy of who you wish they were and accept who they are, healing can begin.
Many adults also have issues with their parents throughout adulthood and feel like they need to discuss what happened and why.
This worksheet will help you identify when you should take advice from a parent and when to follow your own path.
In adulthood, we need to be able to think for ourselves and not simply follow what has been taught to us by our parents or family members.
It’s important to find a therapist who has experience in this area. Review this guide for things to look for and ask about.
Before you set a boundary with an emotionally immature parent, there are a few things I want you to consider.
The best books about Adult Children Who Want To Understand Their Parents.
Whitney Goodman, LMFT answers your questions about accepting your parents.
A key part of adulthood is integrating your parent’s advice and deciding when it is important to take it or leave it.
If a parent was an adult child’s biggest bully, should they be forced to care for them at the end of their life?
This worksheet is for those of you who are hoping to develop more empathy and understanding for your parent’s experience.