Why Loving Your Parents Still Hurts (And You Don’t Know Why)

We're often taught to love our parents unconditionally, but what happens when that love feels like a cage? This video explores the complex dynamics of family, especially when parental love comes with conditions or leads to emotional abuse. We discuss the importance of setting boundaries in toxic family relationships and prioritizing your mental health for your self worth. Remembering that healing is possible. Guided meditation playlist for when life becomes overwhelming: https://youtu.be/VWBnZ_FJ6NA?si=IoFNR0nq7TXEMLmT Why Some People Don't Feel Attachment to Family: https://youtu.be/xK4UfcXr8Hk?si=HHMs2sw3oiRNXtpi Read these credible sources when you have time to learn more exactly on this topic. 1. Helicopter Parenting Segrin, C., Woszidlo, A., Givertz, M., Bauer, A., & Murphy, M. T. (2012). The association between overparenting, parent-child communication, and entitlement and adaptive traits in adult children. Family Relations, 61(2), 237–252. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-3729.2011.00689.x 2. Reparenting / Inner Child / Self-Development Arnett, J. J. (2000). Emerging adulthood: A theory of development from the late teens through the twenties. American Psychologist, 55(5), 469–480. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.55.5.469 Want to reach out and support the channel or provide helpful feedback? tu@ psych2go.net Join our team as an artist!