Growing up too fast: how to survive a "parentified" childhood
Manage episode 447547125 series 3589562
Did your parents turn to you for emotional support when you were still a child?
Were you responsible for meditating family conflicts? And did your mum and dad frequently share their problems with you?
When a child takes on the role of mediator, friend or carer to their parents, the impact can be profound and traumatic.
So, how can you heal from the role reversal of parentification? And how can parents avoid this troubling dynamic?
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