To make a long story short, my childhood wasn't the best. It wasn't the worst either, but my parents had trouble treating me with respect. In fact they continued to behave disrespectfully and like I didn't have boundaries until I got enough as an adult and started to very seldomly see them.
It's been a while now, and at least one of them seem to be behaving better these days. I'd like to see them again.
Now - how can I possibly do that without a) become triggered, anxious and nauseous like last time and b) turn into a child again mentally?
I wish it was possible to keep it light and be an adult interacting with her parents in an okay way. They have good sides, too. And they're family.
Can someone relate? Any advice?
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How can I interact healthily with my parents as an adult (toxic family)
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totallycleverusername · 06/07/2016 20:45
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