@safespacewithkay: Parents who didn’t learn how to regulate their own emotions become emotional opportunists towards their own children. Who you are isn’t important, what you can do for them is
This is why I'm finding enjoyment in the things I once considered a hobby. I stopped singing, dancing, running track or playing sports period because my parents made it hard to enjoy by doing THE MOST for THEIR image. They LOVED how THEY looked when I was doing something that pleases them and it happened to be things I enjoyed. If I didn't stop, they would have exploited me for my talents.
2026-10-07 19:03:05
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rieriebos :
My mother. She was a (willing) victim and never felt her feelings or become her own person. While I was neglected. Now it’s as though she is an emotionally and intellectually stunted adult child.
2026-10-07 20:49:11
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RITAS.DIY.MINIS :
The sad thing is that a toxic codependency and enmeshment forms and the only way it seems you can escape is going no contact for a while. They have to stop seeing you in that role.
2026-10-07 20:29:13
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jeanetteperez1113 :
This is A FACT💯💯💯
2026-10-08 00:58:20
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Claire_Haire :
Heavy on curious about your child! It’s so easy to see when a parent doesn’t see you as a person but , extension 🎯
2026-10-07 22:00:47
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idreamof_fox :
Apparently I’m an ATM machine. Good for me, I stopped dispensing cash 😆
2026-10-07 21:00:17
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Destiny Alexis 🍀 :
Even though it’s good to push your child to be their best, I was pushed to accomplish things to fulfill my grandma’s wants. Not to actually further my own development. Once I became an adult, our relationship was strained because i started chasing my dreams instead of hers.
2026-10-07 18:05:38
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keepinitP_ :
I thank God everyday that I wasn’t a child star navigating that and my childhood trauma while dealing with a narc mom? REHAB
2026-10-07 19:49:22
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CHOS BETR :
my mom expected me to stay a Jehovah's Witness, and be her mini-me.
2026-10-07 22:55:38
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Haley :
Well said !
2026-10-07 20:35:13
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★★ :
so well said
2026-10-07 18:05:07
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jademarenberg1 :
Thisssdd
2026-10-07 22:56:51
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thinkradiantly :
Yup. My entire childhood 💯
2026-10-07 18:12:16
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Min :
Yes
2026-10-07 20:13:54
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kenya🤍🔆 :
yupp
2026-10-07 19:45:23
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