The parentified child or parentification occurs when a child is given too much responsibility, assuming the role of the adult and taking care of the parent either emotionally, physically, or both. The effects of this on the child are profound and can be a huge influencer in later relationships. Leah and Jenn talk candidly about their own experiences with this, how it influenced their marriages, and how they continue to navigate through it with their moms.

 

In this episode we discussed: 

• What is parentification/ the parentified child
• How does the narcissism of a parent contribute to this
• The ways we continue to repeat this pattern throughout our lives
• The importance of inner work and reparenting ourselves
• Boundary setting
• What anger looks like from an empowered place vs. a disempowered place

 

Resources:

Melanie Tonia Evans - Narcissism Abuse and Recovery

www.melanietoniaevans.com

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/healing-together/202001/14-signs-you-were-parentified-child

 

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About Leah & Jenn

Leah Morris is a Life & Relationship Transition Coach, founder of Life Remade, published writer, and motivational speaker... She helps people to authentically process their feelings, thoughts, and emotions in order to give them a deeper understanding of themselves and others.

Using a range of modalities including art, coaching,  guided visualization, and even her own story and experience of marriage, divorce, and finding herself again - Leah specializes in helping you gain a solid sense of Self Worth, develop unshakable Confidence, and heal after emotional Heartbreak. The biggest lesson she's learned in life thus far is that "there is no greater place to begin putting your life together than when it's been broken apart.

Connect with Leah at www.LifeRemade.com or on Instagram @leahemorris

 

Jennifer Butler is a Love and Transformation Coach who is dedicated to helping women fall deeply in love with themselves and awaken to their own internal power to create joy, love, and freedom in their lives. Working with women in three areas: Conscious Uncoupling, Calling in “The One,” & Self-Discovery, Jennifer teaches clients to identify and transform internal obstacles and expand their capacity to love and be loved.

Jennifer received her Masters in Clinical Social Work from New York University in 2002. After working as a trauma social worker in the hospital system, she took time off to become a mom and write a book. Jennifer authored Excerpts from the Heart of a Mom, inviting readers into her personal life and parenting journey, and sharing fundamental insights to a conscious approach to parenting. She also began “Live Through the Heart,” a blog that inspires readers to live more consciously in their daily lives.

Connect with Jennifer at www.jennjoycoaching.com or on Instagram @jennjoycoaching

 

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