@genuinelygenesis: I want to help my mom learn how to prioritize herself and her needs but I don't know if that's a weight I can carry. Not because I don't have the capacity. But I don't have the ability. Often times, I find myself wanting to save other people from their own self sabotage. Then I am deeply disappointed to find out no matter how hard *I* work... Progress won't be made unless it's a strong desire by the other person. It's a hard pill to swallow. Because I find myself feeling guilty for the privileged life I live and not being able to show my mom what it feels like to stop living in survival. Survival lingers even after you stop stressing about money. And that's a lesson I'm taking with me into my 30s. Does this resonate? Do you have a similar experience with your parents? I'd love to know ❤️🩹