"Being emotionally pushed away while financially pulled in is maddening for the parents I coach. It leaves them asking, 'Am I being used...or are they struggling?'"
"Many parents report to me that their struggling adult children are flooded with thoughts, and many of them, along with associated feelings, come out in an aggressive way."
"When adult children lash out, they are coming from frustration, shame, feeling misunderstood, and triggers that lead them into overthinking thought spirals."
Parents often face the painful dynamic of being emotionally rejected by adult children while still being financially relied upon. This situation can lead to confusion and feelings of being used. Adult children may express frustration and shame through aggressive outbursts, only to later seek support, creating a conflicting emotional experience for parents. To navigate this, parents are encouraged to separate their emotional responses from their children's disrespect and to change their reactions to reset the relationship dynamics.
Read at Psychology Today
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