There's even a trick for getting them to stop treating you like a kid When we’re kids, our relationship with our parents is pretty straightforward. They feed, clothe and love us—and we lean on them ...
My childhood was far from ideal. I endured multiple prolonged traumatic experiences, often described as complex trauma, but what weighed most heavily on me as a child was the constant turmoil within ...
Our parents are the reason were here. So, it makes sense that our ties with them run deep, and persist even when they make mistakes or hurt us. Were biologically wired to have strong attachment needs ...
In recent years, a growing number of younger adults have chosen to distance themselves or cut ties entirely with their parents. This trend, while not universal, reflects profound generational shifts ...